Understanding Fractions

Caroline from Doodles and Digits introduces fractions, explaining their components: numerators and denominators. She illustrates how fractions are part of everyday life, using examples like pizza slices and pie. The video covers different ways to represent fractions, including models, number lines, and groups. Caroline encourages viewers to practice identifying fractions and invites them to explore more content on related topics.

What is a fraction?

• A whole number

• A decimal

• A percentage

• A part of a whole

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The number of parts left

• The number of whole items

• The number of equal parts you have

• The total number of parts

In what everyday activity might you use fractions?

• Reading a book

• Watching TV

• Driving a car

• Baking a cake

How can fractions be displayed?

• Only as pictures

• Only as numbers

• Only as words

• As models, number lines, or part of a group

What fraction is represented by 5 pieces out of 6 in a model?

• 5/6

• 5/5

• 6/5

• 1/6

On a number line divided into ninths, how many jumps to reach 6/9?

• 5 jumps

• 3 jumps

• 6 jumps

• 9 jumps

In a group of 5 fruits, if 3 are limes, what fraction represents the limes?

• 5/3

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 1/5

If a chocolate box has 4 chocolates and 3 are square, what fraction are square?

• 2/4

• 4/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

What fraction of the chocolates are circular if 1 out of 4 is circular?

• 4/1

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

If 4/6 of a group are limes, what fraction are lemons?

• 6/4

• 4/6

• 1/6

• 2/6