TEKS 2.3B Fractional Parts

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) that tells how many parts we have, and a bottom number (denominator) that tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean to cut something into halves?

Back

Cutting something into halves means dividing it into 2 equal parts.

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What does it mean to cut something into fourths?

Back

Cutting something into fourths means dividing it into 4 equal parts.

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What does it mean to cut something into eighths?

Back

Cutting something into eighths means dividing it into 8 equal parts.

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If a pizza is cut into halves, how many slices do you get?

Back

You get 2 slices.

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If a pizza is cut into fourths, how many slices do you get?

Back

You get 4 slices.

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If a pizza is cut into eighths, how many slices do you get?

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You get 8 slices.

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Which has larger parts: a pizza cut into halves or a pizza cut into eighths?

Back

A pizza cut into halves has larger parts.

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As you divide a shape into more parts, what happens to the size of each part?

Back

Each part gets smaller.

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If you want the largest piece of cake, how should it be cut?

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It should be cut into halves.