Estimating Fractions

Front

What is estimating fractions?

Back

Estimating fractions means finding a close value to a fraction without calculating the exact answer. It helps in making quick decisions.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

Estimate 6/14

Back

1/2

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the nearest whole number to 6 5/6?

Back

7

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

Front

Estimate 2/9

Back

0

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.C.6

Front

Estimate 17/19

Back

1

Tags

CCSS.8.NS.A.2

Front

Estimate 7 1/5

Back

7

Tags

CCSS.8.NS.A.2

Front

When estimating fractions, what do we round to?

Back

We often round to the nearest half or whole number.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C