First Grade Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to share equally?

Back

Sharing equally means giving everyone the same amount so that no one has more or less than anyone else.

Front

If I have 8 apples and share them with 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

Back

2 apples.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that tells how many parts we have.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How many equal parts are in a whole if it is divided into 4 parts?

Back

4 equal parts.

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1 out of 2.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 total parts?

Back

3 out of 4.

Front

If I have 4 cupcakes and I want to share them with my brother, how many cupcakes do we each get?

Back

2 cupcakes.

Front

What does it mean if a shape is divided into 3 equal parts?

Back

It means the shape is split into 3 parts that are all the same size.