Understanding Fractions: Examples and Non-Examples

The video tutorial introduces fractions, focusing on examples and non-examples. It explains how to divide shapes into equal parts, specifically halves, fourths, and eighths, using circles and rectangles. The importance of equal parts in fractions is emphasized, and viewers are encouraged to practice identifying and creating equal parts.

What is a non-example of a fraction?

• A shape divided into equal parts

• A shape divided into four parts

• A shape divided into non-equal parts

• A shape divided into two parts

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

How can you divide a circle into halves?

• With a vertical line

• All of the above

• With a horizontal line

• With a diagonal line

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to divide a shape into halves?

• Dividing a circle with a vertical line

• Dividing a rectangle with a diagonal line

• Dividing a shape into non-equal parts

• Dividing a square with a horizontal line

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What is the correct way to divide a circle into fourths?

• Using a single horizontal line

• Using only vertical lines

• Using a horizontal and a vertical line

• Using only diagonal lines

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to divide a rectangle into fourths?

• Using horizontal lines

• Using non-equal parts

• Using vertical lines

• Using diagonal lines

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

How can you divide a circle into eighths?

• Using lines like a pizza pie

• Using only horizontal lines

• Using only vertical lines

• Using non-equal parts

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to divide a rectangle into eighths?

• Using one horizontal line and vertical lines

• Using diagonal lines

• Using only vertical lines

• Using only horizontal lines

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What is essential when dividing shapes into halves, fourths, or eighths?

• The parts must be different

• The parts must be equal

• The parts must be non-equal

• The parts must be similar

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What happens if you draw vertical lines on a circle to divide it into fourths?

• The parts will be equal

• The parts will be different

• The parts will be similar

• The parts will not be equal

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What should you always ensure when dividing shapes into fractions?

• The parts are similar

• The parts are different

• The parts are equal

• The parts are non-equal

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CCSS.1.G.A.3