Solving Fraction Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving fraction word problems for grade three math. It includes examples with Emma's ponytail holders, Zach's Harry Potter books, and Lisa's microscope slides. The tutorial demonstrates solving these problems using visualization and multiplication methods, emphasizing the importance of identifying key information in word problems.

What is the main topic introduced in this section?

• Geometry Basics

• Fractions of Totals

• Addition and Subtraction

• Multiplication and Division

Emma has 4 green ponytail holders, which are one-third of her total. How many ponytail holders does she have in total?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 15

In the problem about Emma's ponytail holders, what method is used to solve it first?

• Drawing pictures

• Guessing

• Using a calculator

• Using a computer

How can you solve Emma's problem without drawing pictures?

• By guessing

• By using a calculator

• By multiplying the number by the denominator

• By adding the numbers

Zach has 3 Harry Potter books, which are one-eighth of his total collection. How many books does he have in total?

• 24

• 30

• 20

• 16

What is the first step in solving Zach's book problem using multiplication?

• Multiply the number of books by the denominator

• Subtract the number of books from the total

• Add the numbers

• Divide the number of books by the denominator

In Zach's problem, how many groups are needed when using the picture method?

• 7

• 8

• 5

• 6

Lisa has 6 used microscope slides, which are one-fifth of her total. How many slides does she have in total?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

What is the first step in solving Lisa's problem using multiplication?

• Multiply the number of slides by the denominator

• Subtract the number of slides from the total

• Add the numbers

• Divide the number of slides by the denominator

In Lisa's problem, how many groups are needed when using the picture method?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3