Fractions Review Module

The fraction tape diagram (area model) shows that:

• 1/2 = 3/6

• 1/2= 6/12

• 1/2= 6/6

• 3/4 = 3/6

The number on top of a fraction is called:

• fraction

• numerator

• denominator

• the whole

The number on the bottom of the fraction is called:

• a fraction

• numerator

• denominator

• a whole

To find an equivalent fraction you can:

• Draw an tape diagram and draw lines across it to create a new fraction that is equal in size, but has a different amount of pieces.

• Guess until you find one that looks the same

• Add the fraction to itself

• Multiply or divide the fraction by a fraction that equals 1 whole

Which fraction is not equivalent to 4/8?

• 8/24
• 1/2
• 8/16
• 2/4

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

• 1/2
• 1/10
• 5/5
• 5/1

Which picture shows 1/2?

• green
• blue
• purple
• pink

What fraction of the rectangle is blue?

• 1/6
• 1/3
• 6/2
• 2/3

What do you call an equal fraction ?

• Equivalent  fraction
• Mixed fraction
• Improper fractions
• Denominator

• 2
• 4
• 1
• 3