Fractions of a Set: March Madness Basketball

Coach Taylor teaches fractions of a set using various examples, including circles, basketballs, shirts, and M&M's. Students learn to identify numerators and denominators, solve fraction problems, and understand how to express fractions verbally. The video concludes with a practical challenge involving shooting a basketball to reinforce the concept of fractions.

What is the first step in identifying a fraction of a set?

• Count the total number of items.

• Identify the common element among the items.

• Choose a random item to start with.

• Divide the items into equal parts.

In the example with circles, what is the denominator when there are 5 circles in total?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 3

If there are 4 basketballs out of 10 balls, what fraction represents the basketballs?

• 6/10

• 5/10

• 4/10

• 3/10

What was the error in the initial fraction for the red shirts?

• The numerator was too high.

• The colors were mixed up.

• The fraction was not simplified.

• The denominator was incorrect.

How do you express a fraction when the denominator is 3?

• Threes

• Trios

• Thirds

• Three-ths

What fraction represents the girls on the red team if there is 1 girl in red out of 2?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/4

If there are 7 blue M&M's out of 12, what fraction represents the blue M&M's?

• 6/12

• 5/12

• 7/12

• 7/10

What is the fraction for red M&M's if there are 2 red out of 12?

• 1/5

• 2/10

• 2/12

• 1/6

In the basketball challenge, if you score 6 out of 12 shots, what is your fraction score?

• 6/10

• 5/12

• 6/12

• 7/12

What is the denominator when calculating the fraction of successful basketball shots if you attempt 12 times?

• 8

• 6

• 12

• 10