Understanding Fractions Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: Understand what a fraction represents and identify numerator and denominator.

Success Criteria: I can name a fraction, identify numerator and denominator, and recognise equivalent fractions.

Differentiation: Use fraction strips or counters if helpful; challenge: explain answers using mathematical language.

1. Which fraction is equal to one half?

1/2

2/4

1/3

3/5

2. In the fraction 3/5, what does the numerator (3) tell us?

The total number of equal parts

How many parts we have

The size of each part

The whole number

3. Which shows three quarters?

3/4

1/4

4/3

3/3

4. Check all that are equivalent to 1/2:

2/4

3/6

2/3

4/8

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Drawing

5. Write which number is the numerator and which is the denominator for 7/8.

6. On a number line from 0 to 1, where would 3/4 be? Draw a small number line and mark 3/4. Explain in one sentence why you placed it there.

7. Draw a bar model split into 6 equal parts. Shade 2 parts, write the fraction that is shaded, and explain what the numerator and denominator represent.

8. Word problem: A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. Sam eats 3 slices. What fraction of the pizza did Sam eat? Write the fraction and explain what the numerator and denominator mean in this situation.