Adding Fractions for 4th Graders

The video tutorial introduces fourth-grade students to adding fractions with the same denominator. It begins with a review of basic fraction terms, such as numerator and denominator. The teacher explains the process of adding fractions by ensuring the denominators are the same and then adding the numerators. Several examples are provided to illustrate the concept, followed by word problems to apply the knowledge in real-world scenarios. The lesson concludes with a reminder to complete assignments and stay on track with schoolwork.

What is the term used to describe the top number of a fraction?

• Fractionator

• Divider

• Denominator

• Numerator

What must be the same for two fractions to be added directly?

• Denominators

• Numerators

• Whole numbers

• None of the above

When adding 1/8 and 5/8, what is the sum?

• 5/16

• 6/16

• 1/13

• 6/8

What is the result of adding 2/5 and 2/5?

• 4/5

• 2/10

• 4/10

• 2/5

What is essential to check before adding two fractions?

• They are of the same whole number

• Their numerators are identical

• Their denominators are the same

• Both fractions are less than one

If you add 1/3 and 1/3, what fraction do you get?

• 2/3

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 1/3

What does a fraction of 7/7 simplify to?

• 1/7

• 0

• 1

• 7

What is the sum of 3/7 and 4/7?

• 1

• 1/7

• 7/7

• 7/14

In the context of the lesson, if Carrie and Alex ate 2/8 of a cake on two different days, how much have they eaten in total?

• 2/8

• 4/8

• 1/4

• 1/8

How much of his homework did Gavin complete if he did 3/6 one day and 2/6 another day?

• 1/2

• 5/12

• 5/6

• 1