Scope 17: Equivalent Fractions Vocabulary

Represent

To show something in some way

Model

A representation of something

Unit Fraction

A fraction that represents only one of the equal

parts of a whole

Equivalent Fractions

Fractions that represent the same amount

Denominator

The bottom number of a fraction that shows

the number of equal parts in one whole

Numerator

The top number in a fraction that shows how

many parts of the whole there are

Decompose

To take pieces apart

Number Line

A line with numerical values placed in the

correct order showing the distance between

numbers

Area

A measurement of a surface or space inside

boundary lines

Area Model

One way to model multiplication or division by

representing the total as the area of a

rectangle

Whole

A complete object or set of objects