Fractions: Numbers, Shapes, and Lines
Understanding fractions as numbers Partitioning shapes into equal parts Fractions on the number line
What Are Fractions?
Fractions show parts of a whole The bottom number shows how many equal parts The top number shows how many parts we have Example: 1/2 means 1 out of 2 equal parts
Let's Practice: Circle Fractions
Look at the circles below Count the total parts in each circle Count the colored parts Write the fraction for each circle
Fractions in Shapes
Shapes can be divided into equal parts Each part must be the same size Different shapes can show the same fraction We can make halves, thirds, fourths, and more!
Think About It!
If you have a sandwich cut into 4 equal pieces and you eat 3 pieces, what fraction did you eat? What fraction is left?
Fractions as Numbers
Fractions are special numbers They fit between whole numbers 1/2 is between 0 and 1 3/2 is between 1 and 2
The Fraction Number Line
Fraction Hunt in Real Life
Look around the classroom Find things that show fractions Examples: half-empty water bottle, 1/4 of students wearing red Share what you found with a partner
Comparing Fractions
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What We Learned Today
Fractions show parts of a whole Shapes can be divided into equal parts Fractions are numbers on the number line We can find fractions everywhere in real life Keep practicing to become fraction experts!