Understanding Fractions in Real-World Scenarios

The video tutorial explains how fractions can represent real-world scenarios using two examples. The first example involves calculating the fraction of third-grade divers in a dive team. The second example demonstrates dividing clay into parts to understand fractions. The video emphasizes representing fractions in different forms, such as numerical and word formats.

What is the total number of divers on the shark's dive team?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

How would you represent one diver as a fraction of the total team?

• 1/8

• 1/10

• 1/4

• 1/2

What fraction of the dive team is in third grade?

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 5/8

How many parts did Yuma divide his clay into?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What fraction of the clay did Yuma use to make animals?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 4/4

If Yuma used three parts of his clay, how many parts are left?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What is another way to express three-fourths as a fraction?

• 3/3

• 3/4

• 4/3

• 1/4

If Yuma had divided his clay into five parts and used three, what fraction would that be?

• 2/5

• 1/5

• 4/5

• 3/5

What is the term for each part when Yuma divides his clay into four equal parts?

• Half

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

If Yuma used all his clay, what fraction would represent that?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/4