Introduction to Writing and Naming Fractions

This video tutorial teaches how to write and name fractions using numerators and denominators. It explains that fractions represent equal parts of a whole and are written with two numbers separated by a slash. The video provides examples of fractions like one fourth and one fifth, detailing how to identify numerators and denominators.

What is a common mistake students make when they see fractions?

• They believe fractions are always less than one.

• They think fractions are two separate numbers.

• They think fractions can only be written with a slash.

• They assume fractions are only used in math.

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The value of the fraction

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts counted

• The size of each part

How is a fraction typically written?

• As two numbers with a colon

• As two numbers with a slash

• As two numbers with a dash

• As two numbers with a comma

In the fraction 1/4, what does the numerator represent?

• The value of the fraction

• The number of parts counted

• The total number of parts

• The size of each part

How would you write the fraction 'one-fifth' using numbers?

• 5/1

• 1/5

• 5/4

• 1/4