Representing Fractions Greater than One Using Area Models

The video tutorial explains how to understand and represent fractions greater than one using area models and division. It begins with an introduction to fractions, emphasizing that fractions can be greater than one. The tutorial explains the roles of the numerator and denominator and uses examples like 5/2 and 7/3 to illustrate these concepts. Area models and division are used to visually and mathematically represent these fractions, helping learners understand how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.

How can you tell if a fraction is greater than one?

• The numerator is less than the denominator.

• The numerator is equal to the denominator.

• The numerator is greater than the denominator.

• The denominator is a prime number.

What is the numerator in a fraction?

• The number of equal parts that make up the whole.

• The value of the fraction on a number line.

• The number of parts you have.

• The total number of parts in a set.

Which of the following fractions is equal to 2 and a half?

• 3/2

• 5/2

• 7/2

• 9/2

How can you use division to check if a fraction is greater than one?

• Divide the denominator by the numerator.

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator.

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator.

What does an area model show in the context of fractions?

• The fraction as a division problem.

• The fraction as parts of a whole shaded in.

• The fraction as part of a set.

• The fraction as a point on a number line.