Match Fractions to Models: Example Question
31 October 2026
Matching fractions to models is a key skill in early maths. Children learn to recognise how a fraction is shown by looking at how shapes are divided and shaded.
Question
Look at the model below. It shows a shape divided into 4 equal parts. 3 parts are shaded. Which fraction matches this model?
Step 1: Count the total number of equal parts in the shape.
There are 4 parts.
Step 2: Count the number of shaded parts.
There are 3 shaded parts.
Step 3: Write the fraction with the number of shaded parts as the numerator (top number) and the total parts as the denominator (bottom number).
The fraction is 3/4.
Answer
The fraction that matches the model is 3/4.
Key insight: Your child can now spot the fraction shown by a model, simply by counting equal and shaded parts. The next step is to practise this type of question with similar examples.
