To solve these problems, we need to find what "one third" ($\frac{1}{3}$) of each total number is. Finding one third means dividing the total number by 3.
Step 1: Solve for the dresses
* The problem asks for $\frac{1}{3}$ of 9.
* Calculation: $9 \div 3 = 3$.
* So, you need to colour
3 dresses.
Step 2: Solve for the buckets
* The problem asks for $\frac{1}{3}$ of 15.
* Calculation: $15 \div 3 = 5$.
* So, you need to colour
5 buckets.
Step 3: Solve for the elephants
* The problem asks for $\frac{1}{3}$ of 18.
* Calculation: $18 \div 3 = 6$.
* So, you need to colour
6 elephants.
Final Answer:
a. Colour 3 dresses
a. Colour 5 buckets
a. Colour 6 elephants
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractions worksheet for grade 3.
