Exploring Equivalent Fractions

In this video, Miss B introduces the concept of equivalent fractions through a hands-on activity. Using a piece of paper, she demonstrates how folding it into halves, fourths, and eighths can show that different fractions can represent the same value. The video explains the terms numerator and denominator and shows how 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 4/8. The lesson concludes with a summary and a preview of more examples in the next video.

What does 'equivalent' mean in the context of fractions?

• Fractions that are unrelated

• Fractions that are larger

• Fractions that look different but are equal

• Fractions that are smaller

What fraction represents half of the paper after the first fold?

• One third

• One fourth

• Two thirds

• One half

What fraction of the paper was colored pink initially?

• Three fourths

• Two fourths

• One half

• One fourth

How many fourths make up half of the paper?

• Three fourths

• Two fourths

• One fourth

• Four fourths

What fraction is shown when the paper is folded into four parts?

• One half

• Two fourths

• Three fourths

• One fourth

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

• The size of the paper

• The color of the paper

• The total number of equal parts

• The number of parts being discussed

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

• The size of the paper

• The total number of equal parts

• The number of parts being discussed

• The color of the paper

How many eighths are needed to show the same area as one half?

• Eight eighths

• Two eighths

• Six eighths

• Four eighths

Which fractions are equivalent to one half?

• Two fourths and four eighths

• Three fourths and six eighths

• One fourth and two eighths

• Two thirds and four sixths

What is the purpose of folding the paper multiple times?

• To make the paper smaller

• To demonstrate equivalent fractions visually

• To create different shapes

• To change the color of the paper