Math Presentation Jan. 28-30 Fractions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of a proper fraction?

• A fraction whose numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction whose numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator

• A decimal that does not end

• A number that is not a fraction

Open Ended

How can you find equivalent fractions using multiplication and division?

Multiple Select

Select all the correct equivalent fractions for 1/2.

• 2/4

• 4/8

• 3/6

• 2/3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct first step to simplify the fraction 6/24?

• Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 6 and 24

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2

• Add 6 and 24 together

• Subtract 6 from 24

Fill in the Blank

When comparing fractions with the same numerator, the fraction with the ___ denominator is greater.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct steps in comparing two fractions with different numerators and denominators?

• Find equivalent fractions with the same denominator

• Cross multiply and compare the products

• Add the numerators together

• Compare only the denominators

Open Ended

Describe two different methods you can use to compare fractions with different denominators.

Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions 2/5 and 1/3. Which is greater?

• 2/5 is greater

• 1/3 is greater

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions 3/15 and 1/3. Which symbol should go in the circle? (<, >, =)

• <

• >

• =

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions 2/8 and 1/4. Which symbol should go in the circle? (<, >, =)

• <

• >

• =

• None of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following pairs of fractions are equal?

• 2/8 and 1/4

• 4/16 and 2/8

• 3/15 and 1/3

• 2/9 and 2/3

Open Ended

Explain how you would compare the fractions 1/2 and 1/3. What strategy would you use and why?

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is greater: 2/9 or 2/3?

• 2/9

• 2/3

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: 3/6 is ___ than 5/6.

Multiple Choice

Which symbol correctly compares the fractions 1/2 and 8/16?

• >

• <

• =

• ≠

Multiple Choice

Which symbol correctly compares the fractions 9/20 and 4/10?

• >

• <

• =

• ≠

Open Ended

Explain a strategy you can use to compare two fractions with different denominators.

Multiple Choice

On which date was there no school due to a teacher workday?

• Monday January 26

• Tuesday January 27

• Wednesday January 28

• Friday January 30

Open Ended

What are some possible reasons for schools to have asynchronous days or teacher workdays, and how do these days impact students and teachers?