Download Fair Share – NCERT Class 3 Maths Chapter 8 PDF from the new NCERT Class 3 Maths book Maths Mela (2026-27). Read the chapter online or download the free PDF. When 1 whole is shared equally between 2 people, each share is called a half.
Fair Share PDF – Chapter 8 of Maths Mela
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What Is in Fair Share? (Class 3 Maths Chapter 8)
- When 1 whole is shared equally between 2 people, each share is called a half.
- When 1 whole is shared equally among 4 people, each share is called a quarter.
- 2 halves make one whole. 4 quarters make one whole. 2 quarters make one half.
- Double means adding the same number again: double of 7 is 14.
- Parts are equal only when they are the same size. Fold or place one on the other to check.
- Equal parts can look different, as long as each one has the same amount.
Quick revision – Fair Share
| Word | What it means | How many make a whole | Example from the chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole | The full thing, not cut | 1 whole | One full paratha |
| Half | 1 whole shared equally between 2 | 2 halves | Half of 8 marbles is 4 |
| Quarter | 1 whole shared equally among 4 | 4 quarters | A quarter of 8 birds is 2 |
| Two quarters | The same as one half | 2 more quarters needed | Half a circle |
| Three quarters | 3 equal parts out of 4 | 1 more quarter needed | 3 of 4 squares coloured |
| Four quarters | The complete whole | Already a whole | A fully coloured hexagon |
| Double | The same number added again | — | Double of 7 is 14 |
| Equal parts | Parts of the same size | — | They match when placed on top |
| Fair share | Everyone gets the same amount | — | 6 mangoes, 2 children, 3 each |
Old NCERT vs New – Class 3 Maths
This chapter is from Maths Mela, the new NCERT Class 3 Maths book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2024-25). It replaced the old book “Math-Magic”, so chapter numbers and names differ from older PDFs.
Solutions and All Chapters
Answers to the exercises and the full chapter list of Maths Mela:
Fair Share – Overview
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Maths |
| Book | Maths Mela – new NCERT book |
| Chapter | 8 of 14 – Fair Share |
| Book pages | 107 – 116 |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Free – read online or download |
Class 3 Maths Chapter 8 – FAQs
Where can I download Fair Share Class 3 PDF?
From the download table on this page – the chapter PDF is free, and the full book is linked too.
What is Class 3 Maths Chapter 8 about?
When 1 whole is shared equally between 2 people, each share is called a half.
Is Fair Share from the new NCERT Class 3 Maths book?
Yes. It is chapter 8 of maths mela, the new NCERT Class 3 Maths book for 2026-27.
Is this the latest NCERT edition for 2026-27?
Yes – the PDF is NCERT’s latest edition for the 2026-27 session.
Where are the NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 8?
Open the NCERT Solutions link above for answers to the exercise questions.