Naming Fractions
Identify the Unit
Fraction Facts
Compare Fractions using Models
100
3/8
100
A shape is cut up into 2 pieces, what are those pieces called?
halves
100
Where does the total number of pieces go...on top or on the bottom?
bottom
100
Which fraction is greater? 3/4 or 5/8
5/8
200
2/5
200
A shape is cut up into 3 pieces; what are the pieces called?
thirds
200
What is the top number called?
numerator
200
Which fraction is less: 2/8 or 1/2
2/8
300
4/5
300
This shape is cut up into 5 pieces. What are the pieces called?
fifths
300
What is the bottom number called?
denominator
300
Which fraction is greater: 2/3 or 5/8
2/3
400
5/8
400
A shape is cut up into 4 pieces; what are the pieces called?
fourths
400
If something has not been divided into equal parts, we say that it is one "w_______."
whole
400
Which fraction is LESS: 2/4 or 1/6
1/6
500
2/4
500
A shape is cut up into 8 equal pieces; What is the unit?
eighths
500
A shape is cut into 8 pieces. What are these pieces called?
Eighths
500
Which fraction is GREATER: 1/8 or 3/4
3/4