Vocabulary
Where is the numerator?
On the top
How do you read 1/2?
One Half
Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?
1/2
Is 1/2 and 2/4 equal?
Yes
What does the numerator tell you: part or whole?
Part
How do you read 1/3?
One third
Which is larger: 1/4 or 1/8?
1/4
is 1/2 and 1/4 equal?
No
Where is the denominator?
How do you read 1/4?
One Fourth
Which is smaller: 1/2 or 1/6?
1/6
For fractions, do equivalent fractions always look the same?
No; some fractions are made of smaller pieces
What does the denominator tell you?
Whole
How do you read 1/6?
One Sixth
Which is smaller: 1/4 or 1/8?
1/8
Ms. Clapp started making a scarf. It will take 8 days to complete. How many days will it take for her to be halfway done?
4/8
What does partition mean?
Break into pieces
How do you read 1/8?
One Eighth
The bigger the ______ the smaller the _______.
The bigger the denominator the smaller the piece.
Using a number line, represent the following problem:
Ms. Carter wants to run a mile. Every other 1/6 of a mile she has to stop and tie her shoes. Mark each time she should stop.
You should have a mark on 1/6, 3/6, 5/6.