Understanding Fractions and Their Components

The video tutorial covers a review of chapter 8, focusing on vocabulary related to fractions, such as numerator and denominator. It explains concepts like fractions greater than one and unit fractions. The lesson includes exercises on identifying fractions in shapes and real-life applications, such as dividing pies and sharing oranges. Constructed response questions are also discussed, providing solutions and explanations.

What term describes the number of parts being counted in a fraction?

• Whole

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Unit

In a fraction greater than one, which number is larger?

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Unit

• Whole

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a numerator of 1

• A fraction with a denominator of 1

• A fraction greater than 1

• A fraction equal to 1

How do you determine the denominator when writing a fraction greater than one?

• Count the unshaded parts

• Count the total parts

• Count how many each whole is divided into

• Count the shaded parts

If a shape is divided into 6 parts and all are shaded, what fraction represents this?

• 6/6

• 1/6

• 6/1

• 1/1

What fraction represents two blue buttons out of four?

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/2

• 1/4

How can you express one-third of a group of six?

• 2/6

• 2/3

• 1/6

• 3/6

If a pie is divided into 8 parts and Mason eats one slice, what fraction of the pie does he eat?

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

Joshua walks 7/8 of a mile. Which point on the number line represents this distance?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point Y

• Point Z

If Kennedy shares two oranges equally with two friends, how much does each friend get?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3