FRACTIONS:a real PART OF of life

Presented by

Ms. B. Dunaway

Improper fraction When the numerator is larger than the

denominator.

Proper fraction Numerator is smaller than the

denominator

Fractions: Vocabulary (4)

http://www.transum.org/software/SW/YouTube/Video.asp?Movie=VxpbMg_WASs

FRACTION: Math Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ktFwLGHsU&feature=related

SMART FRACTIONS

Mixed Number A whole number and a fraction

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) The largest factor of two or more numbers

Fraction in Lowest Terms a fraction that has been reduced, or

divided so far that the numerator and the denominator do not share factors any longer.

Fraction: Vocabulary (5)

1/5 1 x 2= _____ 5 x 2 =

1 x 3 = _____ 5 x 3 = SET OF EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS FOR 1/5 : _____ , _______, _______, ______, ______,…

Find a set of EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS

What is the difference between a fraction and a whole number? (Explain using T.A.G.

structure)

Write the fraction 2/4 and label the numerator and denominator?

Draw a picture of 2/4. Make a set of equivalent fractions for 2/4.

(Write 2 or more. Show your work)

Ticket Out the Door

FRACTION STATION : 1:4

FRACTION STATION: 2:4

Fraction Station: 3:4

Fraction Station: 4:4

Fraction Review

SMART MATH: FRACTIONS

TEACHER FRACTION STATION

CHALLENGE QUESTION

GROUP MASTERY: NEXT STEP

Equivalent Fractions

Fractions that name the same number or are of equal value

½ = 2/4

Fractions: Vocabulary (2)

Simplest Form A fraction is in simplest from when the

numerator and the denominator have no common factor other that 1

Common denominator When the denominators in two or more

fractions are the same Least Common denominator The least common multiple (LCM) of the

denominators of two or more fractions.

Fractions: Vocabulary (3)

FRACTION PROBLEMS

Fraction - a number that represents equal parts to a whole and has a numerator and denominator

Numerator – The top number of a fraction that tells the number of equal parts compared to the number of equal parts in a whole

Denominator – The bottom number of a fraction that tells the number of equal parts in the whole

Whole number – A complete amount lacking no part, member, or element

FRACTION: VOCABULARY

FRACTION: EQUIVALENT

BUILDING EQUIVALENT FRACTION SET

Equivalent means Equal to

= Sign that means equal

rename Give a new name that means the same

½ = 3/6 Rename fraction; equal fraction

1 out of 2 pieces Is the same as 3 out of 6 piecesof the same size whole as used by 1/2

Why do we need equivalent fractions?

•* to have set of fractions that are a family of a fraction for word problems.• to understand + - and division of fractions problems and solve

THINKING steps ……..