Understanding Fractions with Pattern Blocks

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use pattern blocks to add fractions, specifically two-thirds and five-sixths. It explains the equivalence of different pattern blocks to fractions and shows how to combine them to find the sum. The sum is expressed in two forms: as a mixed number (one and a half) and as an improper fraction (three halves). The tutorial also clarifies the difference between mixed numbers and improper fractions, emphasizing that both forms are correct.

What is the value of a yellow pattern block in the video?

• One whole

• One-half

• One-third

• One-sixth

How many blue pattern blocks are used to represent two-thirds?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

How many green pattern blocks are needed to represent five-sixths?

• Five

• Three

• Six

• Four

What is the result of combining two blue and two green pattern blocks?

• Five-sixths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• One whole

What is the sum of two-thirds and five-sixths when simplified using pattern blocks?

• Two

• One and a half

• One

• Two and a half

How can the sum of two-thirds and five-sixths be expressed alternatively?

• Three halves

• Four halves

• Five-sixths

• Two-thirds

What is the equivalent of two red pattern blocks in terms of yellow pattern blocks?

• Two wholes

• One whole

• One-half

• One-third

What is a mixed number?

• A number with a larger numerator than denominator

• A number with a whole number and a fraction

• A number with only a fraction

• A number with only a whole number

What is an improper fraction?

• A fraction with a smaller numerator than denominator

• A fraction with a whole number and a fraction

• A fraction with a numerator equal to or larger than the denominator

• A fraction with only a whole number

Are both one and a half and three halves correct representations of the sum?

• No

• Yes

• Only three halves

• Only one and a half