Common Fractions

Mr. Added introduces a lesson on fractions using a pizza-sharing story. He explains how fractions represent parts of a whole, using examples like pencils, shoes, and octopus legs. The lesson covers the concepts of numerator and denominator, and how larger denominators mean smaller pieces. Practical applications in cooking and measuring are discussed, along with calculations for dividing numbers by fractions. Coach Socrates learns to choose fractions with smaller denominators for larger portions.

In the pizza sharing scenario, who received the smallest portion of the pizza?

• Mr. Added

• Coach Socrates

• Miss Palomine

• They all received equal portions

What happens to the size of a fraction's piece as the denominator increases?

• The piece gets smaller

• The piece disappears

• The piece stays the same

• The piece gets larger

How many thirds make up a whole set of pencils?

• Four thirds

• Two thirds

• Three thirds

• One third

If you have a group of four shoes, what fraction represents one shoe?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/4

What fraction of a basketball team does one player represent?

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/5

Which fraction of a cup would you prefer if you were very thirsty?

• 3/4 cup

• 1/2 cup

• 1/4 cup

• 1 full cup

What should you do to find half of a number?

• Add 2 to the number

• Divide the number by 2

• Multiply the number by 2

• Subtract 2 from the number