Understanding Fractions
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Mathematics
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Kathryn Collier
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12 Slides • 10 Questions
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Why are fractions necessary?
What are fractions?
How can I compare fractions?
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In day-to-day life:
cooking
baking
drawing
organization
In careers:
mechanics
contractors
chefs
scientists
doctors/ nurses
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A fraction simply means "part of a whole"
The top number is the number of pieces we are talking about
The bottom number is the number of pieces in the whole
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Multiple Choice
What is a fraction?
a hard math problem
parts of a whole
multiplication
division
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Multiple Choice
What does the top number of a fraction mean?
How many parts of the whole there are.
The number of parts we are talking about.
The answer to the problem.
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Multiple Choice
What does the bottom number of a fraction mean?
How many parts of the whole there are.
The number of parts we are talking about.
The answer to the problem.
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The top number is the numerator
The bottom number is the denominator
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Multiple Choice
What is the vocabulary word for the top number of a fraction?
part
numerator
whole
denominator
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Multiple Choice
What is the vocabulary word for the bottom number of a fraction?
part
numerator
whole
denominator
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How many pieces do you want to eat?
"out of" or "part of"
How many pieces are in the whole thing?
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Multiple Choice
What would be an equivalent fraction for 2/3?
3/2
4/5
3/4
4/6
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Multiple Choice
Why are 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent?
they are not
they have different numbers
the top (numerator) and bottom (denominator) were multiplied by the same number.
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Make a fraction bar to use when you're practicing fraction problems.
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Open Ended
Write an equivalent fraction for 3/5.
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Open Ended
Write an equivalent fraction for 1/3.
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Poll
How do you feel about fractions? What is your level of understanding?
I'm still unsure or confused
I want to try a few problems with someone
I'm ready to try a few problem on my own
I can teach someone else about fractions.
Why are fractions necessary?
What are fractions?
How can I compare fractions?
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