Counting Fractions of One Whole Using Fraction Strips

The video tutorial teaches how to count fractions of a whole using fraction strips. It explains the concept of fractions with examples using shapes like circles, rectangles, and hexagons. The importance of equal shares in fractions is emphasized, and fraction strips are used to visualize and count fractions. A practical example of sharing a string among balloons is provided to illustrate the concept.

What is the term for the number that represents the total number of equal parts a whole is divided into?

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Share

• Fraction

Why is it important for the parts of a whole to be equal when discussing fractions?

• To ensure each part is a different size

• To accurately represent the fraction of the whole

• To make the fractions more complex

• To simplify the calculation

What tool can help visualize the size of fractions and the number of shares that make up a whole?

• Ruler

• Calculator

• Graph Paper

• Fraction Strips

If a whole is divided into 6 equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

• 1/8

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

When the numerator and denominator of a fraction are the same, what does it represent?

• An eighth

• A whole

• A quarter

• A half

How many sixths are needed to make a whole?

• 6 sixths

• 5 sixths

• 4 sixths

• 3 sixths

If a string is divided equally among 6 balloons, what fraction of the string does each balloon receive?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/8

• 1/6