Fraction Vocabulary

Fraction Vocabulary

Introduction to Fractions

What is a fraction?

A fraction can be used to name part of an object or part of a set of objects.

Numerator

The numerator is the part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered.

Denominator

The denominator is the part of a fraction written below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set.

Unit Fraction

A unit fraction is a fraction with the numerator of 1.

Strip Diagram

A strip diagram is a linear model used to illustrate number relationships.

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same value.

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used for a linear model used to illustrate number relationships?

• unit fraction

• strip diagram

• equivalent fractions

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used for a fraction with a numerator of 1?

• numerator

• denominator

• unit fraction

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used to name a part of an object or part of a set of objects?

• fraction

• strip diagram

• whole number

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used for the part of a fraction below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set?

• unit fraction

• numerator

• denominator

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used for the part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered?

• numerator

• denominator

• fraction bar

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is used to describe fractions that have the same value?

• unit fractions

• equivalent fractions

• mixed numbers

Open Ended

What do you already know about fractions?