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Introduction to Fractions
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Introduction to Fractions
Fractions name equal parts of a whole. Read each question carefully. For drawing questions, make the parts equal before shading.
Recognising Fractions
1.Select every description that represents one half of a whole.
- A circle split into 2 equal pieces, with 1 piece shaded
- A rectangle split into 5 equal pieces, with 2 pieces shaded
- A square split into 2 equal pieces, with 1 piece shaded
- A triangle split into 4 equal pieces, with 2 pieces shaded
2.In the fraction 3/8, what does the numerator tell you?
- The number of equal parts in the whole
- The number of parts being counted
- The number of wholes
- The size of the whole
3.In the fraction 3/8, what does the denominator tell you?
- The number of parts being counted
- The number of equal parts the whole is divided into
- The number of shaded parts only
- The number of wholes
4.Complete both statements about 5/6: the numerator is and the denominator is . The fraction represents parts out of equal parts.
5.Write each fraction in words: 1/2, 1/5, 1/8, 3/5 and 4/7.
Draw and Locate Fractions
6.Draw a circle, divide it into 4 equal parts, and shade 1 part to show 1/4.
7.Draw a rectangle split into 3 equal parts and shade 2 parts to show 2/3.
8.Make your own shape, divide it into 5 equal parts, and shade 3 parts. Write the fraction you shaded.
9.On the number line from 0 to 1, mark 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4. Label each point with its fraction.
10.Choose the larger fraction in each pair: 1/2 or 1/5; 2/3 or 1/3; 3/4 or 1/2.
- 1/2; 2/3; 3/4
- 1/5; 1/3; 1/2
- 1/2; 1/3; 1/2
- 1/5; 2/3; 3/4
Fractions in Everyday Situations
11.At a shared kai table during a marae visit, a loaf is cut into 8 equal slices. Nathan eats 1 slice and Losa eats 2 slices. What fraction of the loaf remains?
12.Match each fraction to its name: 1/2, 1/5, 3/4 and 2/3.
- 1/2
- 1/5
- 3/4
- 2/3
- three quarters
- one half
- one fifth
- two thirds
13.A round cake is cut into 4 equal pieces. Arjun takes 1 piece and Nathan takes 2 pieces. What fraction of the cake is left?
14.A fraction describes equal parts of a whole. Explain what the numerator and denominator each tell you.
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