Fractions and Basic Arithmetic Concepts

In this video tutorial for third-grade math, the teacher introduces chapter eight, lesson eight, focusing on fractions and basic arithmetic operations. The lesson begins with solving fraction problems, such as finding one-eighth of sixteen and one-third of twelve. Students are encouraged to try similar problems independently. The tutorial continues with practical examples involving marbles and pictures to reinforce the concept of fractions. The lesson concludes with a review of subtraction and division problems, including rounding numbers and dividing muffins equally. The teacher wraps up the session by inviting students to return for the next lesson.

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the lesson?

• Addition

• Geometry

• Fractions

• Multiplication

How many stacks are used to find one-eighth of 16?

• 10

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is one-eighth of 16?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

How many columns are used to find one-third of 12?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is one-third of 12?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 3

What is one-third of 9?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many columns are used to find one-third of 9?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

How many pictures did Marco draw in art class?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many marbles are blue if Caroline has 16 marbles and one-eighth are blue?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the difference between 9 and 5?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2