Fractions and Partitioning

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 1/2?

• No, The whole has 2 equal parts, so the denominator is 2.

• Yes, 1 part is shaded, so the numerator is 1.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 1/3?

• Yes, The whole has 3 equal parts, so the numerator and denominator is 3.

• Yes, 1 part of the 3 parts is shaded, so the numerator is 1 and the denominator is 3.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 2/4?

• Yes, The whole has 4 equal parts, so the denominator is 4.

• Yes, 2 parts are shaded, so the numerator is 2.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 2/4?

• Yes, The whole has 4 equal parts, so the numerator is 4 and the denominator is 4.

• Yes, 2 parts are shaded, so the numerator is 2 and the denominator is 4.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 1/3?

• Yes, The whole has 3 equal parts, so the denominator is 1.

• Yes, 1 part is shaded, so the numerator is 1.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Is this model partitioned correctly to show 3/4?

• No, The whole has 4 equal parts, so the denominator is 4.

• Yes, 3 parts are shaded, so the numerator is 3.

• No, The model is not partitioned in equal parts.

Mary and Kate will share 3 cookies equally. Which model shows the amount of cookies each girl will get?

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My baby brother drinks 1/4 of milk for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Which equation represents the fraction of a quart of milk he drinks at these three meals?

In the picture, fraction Z is represented on the number line. Which model below represent the fraction Z as a sum of parts.

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