For example
Three quarters of the cake is left: a proper fraction, less than one whole.
In Grade 3
Children compare the top and bottom numbers and check the fraction is less than one whole.
Watch out for
Children often think any fraction at all is proper. It is only proper while the top number stays smaller than the bottom.
Say it at home
Say a fraction and ask your child whether it is less than one whole or more.
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