Introduction to Fractions

Introduction to Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Fractions represent EQUAL parts of a whole or a set.

When we divide a whole into equal parts, each part is a fraction.

Here are some real-life examples of fractions. How many equal parts does each object have?

Open Ended

Can we call these parts "fractions"? Please explain.

(Example: "Yes, because.../ No, because...")

The Answer: No

When the parts of the whole are NOT divided equally, they DO NOT form fractions.

Multiple Choice

A birthday cake was cut into 8 equal pieces. Which word describes one part?

• one-half

• one-fourth

• one-eighth

Multiple Choice

An apple was sliced into 2 equal parts. Which word describes the name of one part?

• one-half

• one-fourth

• one-eighth

Multiple Choice

A small pizza was divided into 4 equal slices. Which word describes one of the slices?

• one-half

• one-fourth

• one-eighth

Multiple Choice

This tomato was cut into _______.

• halves

• fourths

• eighths

Multiple Choice

This orange was cut into _______.

• halves

• fourths

• eighths

Multiple Choice

This apple was cut into _______.

• halves

• fourths

• eighths

Multiple Choice

What is the fraction for the shaded area of each shape?

• one-fourth

• two-fourths

• three-fourths

• four-fourths

Multiple Choice

What is the fraction for the shaded area of each shape?

• one-half

• one-fourth

• one-eighth

Multiple Choice

What is the fraction for the shaded area of each shape?

• one-fourth

• two-fourths

• three-fourths

• four-fourths

Multiple Choice

What is the fraction for the shaded area of each shape?

• four-eighths

• six-eighths

• three-eighths

• five-eighths

Multiple Choice

What is the fraction for the shaded area of each shape?

• four-eighths

• six-eighths

• three-eighths

• five-eighths

You are about to enter the challenge zone.

Are you READY?

Multiple Select

This example has TWO names. Select the TWO names.

• one-half

• two-halves

• one-whole

Multiple Select

This example has THREE names. Select the THREE names.

• one-fourth

• two-fourths

• one quarter

• two quarters

• one-half

Types of Fractions

(proper, improper, mixed number)

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Choose all fractions that are proper.

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$
  

• $$\frac{4}{2}$$
  

• $$1\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{5}{4}$$

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Choose all fractions that are improper.

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$
  

• $$\frac{4}{2}$$
  

• $$1\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{5}{4}$$

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Choose all fractions that are mixed numbers.

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$
  

• $$\frac{4}{2}$$
  

• $$1\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{5}{4}$$