Summary
Introduces fractions as equal parts of a whole, naming the numerator and denominator. Uses pizzas and bars to make halves, thirds, and fourths visible.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
A fraction shows equal parts of one whole. The bottom number tells how many equal parts there are; the top tells how many you have.
- In 3/4, what does the 4 tell us? What does the 3 tell us?
- Why do the parts have to be equal to be a fraction?
- Which is bigger, 1/2 or 1/4 of the same pizza? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: fraction, numerator, denominator, equal parts.
Try it: Fold a paper strip into 4 equal parts. Shade 3. What fraction did you shade?