Identifying and Working with Fractions

What does a fraction represent?

• A whole number

• A decimal number

• Equal parts of a whole

• A percentage

Which of the following shapes can be divided into fractions?

• Any shape as long as the parts are equal

• Only triangles

• Only squares

• Only circles

Why must the parts of a fraction be equal?

• To ensure fairness

• To make it easier to count

• To make it look nice

• To avoid confusion

If a cookie is divided into three unequal parts, is it considered a fraction?

• Yes, because it is still a cookie

• No, because it is not a whole

• No, because the parts are not equal

• Yes, because it is divided

In the pizza example, what does the denominator represent?

• The number of people eating

• The number of pizzas

• The number of toppings

• The number of parts in the whole pizza

What is the numerator in the fraction 1/2?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a candy bar is divided into 8 equal pieces, what is the fraction of one piece?

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/8

How many pieces are shaded if 3/8 of a candy bar is eaten?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the denominator if a shape is divided into 4 equal parts?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

If 1 out of 4 parts of a shape is shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/2