Summary
A friendly introduction to fractions -- what the numerator and denominator mean and how a fraction names equal parts of a whole. Mr. J builds the idea with pictures and clear examples before any calculating.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A fraction shows equal parts of a whole. The bottom number tells how many equal parts; the top tells how many you have.
- What does the denominator tell you? What about the numerator?
- Why do the parts of a fraction have to be equal?
- Where do you see fractions in real life?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: fraction, numerator, denominator, equal parts
- Fold a paper into equal parts and shade a fraction of it.
- Write a fraction for something shared equally in your classroom.