Introduction to Fractions

Subject: Mathematics
Strand: Number
Topic: Introduction to Fractions
Class: Grade 3

Objective: By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• Identify numerator and denominator of a fraction and tell what each shows using parts of an object, shape or grid.

Open Ended

Tell three (3) things you know about fractions.

• ​A fraction is a part of a whole.

• A fraction has 2 parts that are separated by a vinculum or fraction bar.

• A fraction has a numerator and a denominator.

​What is a fraction?

Labelling

Label the parts of the fraction.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Numerator

Vinculum

Denominator

Math Response

What fraction is shown in the diagram?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{2}{3}

Deg^°

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Math Response

What fraction is shown in the diagram?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{3}{4}

Deg^°

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Math Response

What fraction is shown in the diagram?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{7}{8}

Deg^°

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Math Response

What fraction is shown in the diagram?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: \frac{4}{5}

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Paper folding activity.

You will be given a sheet of paper to create fractions:
Please listen carefully and follow your teacher's instructions.

Poll

How do you feel about fractions?

• Comfortable

• Need more help

• Not sure