Writing Fractions in Words

Teacher Marge explains how to write fractions in words, focusing on converting denominators to ordinal numbers and using correct pluralization. She provides examples of simple and complex fractions, discusses the use of whole numbers with fractions, and offers alternative methods for students who struggle with ordinal numbers. The video emphasizes practice and understanding of these concepts.

Why is it important for students to learn how to write fractions in words?

• To improve their spelling skills

• To prepare for advanced mathematics

• To enhance their understanding of fractions

• To make math more fun

How would you write '1/2' in words?

• One halve

• One two

• One half

• One have

What is the correct way to write '2/3' in words?

• Two third

• Two thirds

• Two threes

• Two three

When writing fractions, why do we add an 's' to the denominator?

• Because the numerator is more than one

• Because the denominator is more than one

• To follow grammatical rules

• To make it sound better

How do you convert the denominator '5' into an ordinal number?

• Fivth

• Five

• Fifth

• Fiveth

What is the correct way to write '7/9' in words?

• Seven nine

• Seven nineths

• Seven ninths

• Seven nines

How should '11/12' be written in words?

• Eleven twelves

• Eleven twelveths

• Eleven twelfths

• Eleven twelvths

What is the correct way to write '19/20' in words?

• Nineteen twenties

• Nineteen twentieths

• Nineteen twentyths

• Nineteen twentiths

Why might a teacher allow students to use the word 'over' when writing fractions?

• To follow traditional methods

• To simplify understanding for students

• To make it more challenging

• To make it sound more formal

How would you write '2 and 4/5' in words?

• Two four five

• Two and four fifths

• Two and four five

• Two four fifths