Understanding Fractions

This video tutorial introduces the concept of fractions using a pizza as an example. It explains how fractions represent parts of a whole, detailing the roles of the numerator and denominator. The video demonstrates how fractions change as parts of the pizza are eaten, and introduces the concept of unit fractions. It concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning and a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe.

What is a fraction used to represent?

• A smaller piece or part of something

• A type of pizza

• A number greater than one

• A whole object

In a fraction, what does the numerator represent?

• The number of equal parts we have

• The size of the whole

• The number of parts eaten

• The total number of parts

What is the denominator in a fraction?

• The number of parts we have

• The number of equal parts the whole is divided into

• The size of the numerator

• The total number of parts eaten

If a pizza is divided into four equal parts and one piece is eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 4/4

• 3/4

What happens to the numerator when another piece of pizza is eaten?

• It doubles

• It stays the same

• It decreases by one

• It increases by one

If a pizza is divided into four parts and three pieces are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a denominator of one

• A fraction representing a whole

• A fraction with a numerator of one

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

Which of the following is a unit fraction?

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

In the lesson check, what fraction names the shaded part if there are five parts and four are shaded?

• 5/5

• 1/5

• 5/4

• 4/5

If six out of nine parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

• 6/9

• 9/9

• 9/6

• 3/9