Understanding Fractions and Their Components

This video tutorial introduces fractions, explaining the concepts of numerator and denominator. It demonstrates how to shade fractions of shapes using examples like one-half, two-thirds, and more. The video includes practice questions for viewers to try, with an activity sheet available for download. It concludes with information on further practice available on the website.

What is the term for the number at the top of a fraction?

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Divider

• Quotient

In the fraction 1/2, how many parts is the shape divided into?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

If a shape is divided into 3 parts, how many parts do you shade for the fraction 2/3?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the denominator in the fraction 2/3?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

How many parts do you shade for the fraction 1/4?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

In the fraction 1/4, what does the numerator tell us?

• Total parts

• Parts to shade

• Parts to leave unshaded

• Total shapes

For the fraction 5/6, how many parts is the shape divided into?

• 4

• 7

• 5

• 6

How many parts do you shade for the fraction 5/6?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 5

In the practice question for 2/4, how many parts are shaded?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the numerator in the fraction 3/3?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1