Understanding Fractions

The video tutorial introduces fractions as equal parts of a whole, using relatable examples like eggs and chocolate bars. It emphasizes understanding fractions as pieces and introduces the term 'partition' to sound smarter. The tutorial includes practical exercises to reinforce the concept of fractions, encouraging viewers to practice and become comfortable with fractions.

What is a fraction?

• A type of division

• A whole number

• A part of a whole

• A type of multiplication

How is a fraction represented?

• With a plus sign

• With a multiplication sign

• With a minus sign

• With a numerator and a denominator

What does the term 'partition' mean in the context of fractions?

• To divide into equal parts

• To add

• To subtract

• To multiply

If you divide an Eggo waffle into three equal parts, what is each part called?

• A fifth

• A quarter

• A half

• A third

What is the correct way to ask someone to divide something into two equal parts?

• Can you multiply this into halves?

• Can you partition this into halves?

• Can you cut this into two fractions?

• Can you divide this into quarters?

What is the term for dividing something into four equal parts?

• Halves

• Thirds

• Quarters

• Fifths

When a chocolate bar is divided into four equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

• One third

• One fourth

• One fifth

• One half

If you eat one piece out of four equal pieces of a chocolate bar, what fraction is left?

• Three fourths

• Two fourths

• One fourth

• Four fourths

What fraction is left if you eat one piece out of three equal pieces?

• Zero thirds

• Two thirds

• One third

• Three thirds

If you have four pieces and eat one, what fraction of the original is left?

• Three fourths

• Four fourths

• Two fourths

• One fourth