Fractions

In this video, Aaron and James learn about fractions using pizza and cake. They explore the concepts of halves and quarters, and how to write them. The video also covers equivalent fractions, showing how different fractions can represent the same value. The lesson concludes with a recap of key points about fractions, emphasizing equal parts and the importance of numerators and denominators.

What is a fraction?

• A mathematical operation

• A type of pizza

• A part of a whole

• A whole number

How is a half represented in fractions?

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 1/3

• 3/4

What do you call a pizza divided into four equal parts?

• Halves

• Quarters

• Eighths

• Thirds

What is an equivalent fraction to 1/2?

• 1/4

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/4

How can you find an equivalent fraction?

• By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number

• By subtracting the numerator from the denominator

• By adding the numerator and denominator

• By changing the denominator only

What is the rule for creating equivalent fractions?

• Change the numerator only

• Multiply or divide both the top and bottom by the same number

• Add the same number to both the top and bottom

• Subtract the same number from both the top and bottom

What is the key concept to remember about fractions?

• Each part must be equal in size

• Fractions are always less than one

• Fractions are only used in cooking

• Fractions are the same as whole numbers