Fractions
What is a numerator?
A numerator is the top (or first) number within a fraction, also known as the part.
What is the definition of main idea?
A main idea is a summary of what a story is mostly about.
Name an equivalent fraction for one half.
2/4, 4/8, etc.
Would 1/2 be to the left or right of 3/4 on a number line?
1/2 would be to the left of 3/4 on a number line because it is smaller in comparison.
What is cause?
Cause is the reason that something happens, also known as the why.
What is a denominator?
A denominator is the bottom (or last) number within a fraction, representing the 'whole'.
Identify the main idea:
There were many successful students in the classroom. Victor was an excellent science student who enjoyed studying bugs. Mary was a great reader with a vivid imagination. Dequan was nicknamed the 'Multiplication Machine' and could solve any problem. They sure were a successful class.
The intelligent students succeed in their class.
True or False: One third and two sixths are considered to be equivalent fractions.
True
Put the following fractions in order on a number line from left to right:
1/3, 1/8, and 5/6
1/8, 1/3, and 5/6 in that order from smallest to largest.
What is effect?
Effect is the thing that happens, also referred to as the 'what'.
How would you write (or say) three fourths as a fraction
3/4 (if written horizontally)
or '3 over 4' (if written vertically)
If the topic is fruits and the main idea is 'I enjoy eating all sorts of fruits during summertime' what would be 3 sentence you could write describing supporting details for this statement?
Any 3 sentences about individual fruits and their characteristics or why you enjoy eating them.
What is the definition of the term 'equivalent fraction'?
An equivalent fraction is when different numbers are used for the numerator and denominator that still represent the same amount.
Is 0/0 considered a real number that can be placed on a number line?
Siri says no!
Name two transitional phrases used for writing a statement for cause and effect
because, due to, the reason is, first _____ then _______, etc.
If 6/3 (six over three) were written as a fraction, what would it be as a whole number?
2
What needs to be switched in the following paragraph:
First, the 3rd Baseman struck out at the plate. The Blue Jays and Cardinals played a baseball game and the Cardinals were up at bat. Then, the Right Fielder hit a grounder and was tagged out. Finally, Right Fielder hit a fly ball that was caught in the outfield.
Switch the first sentence with the second sentence.
3/4 and 6/8...just double both the numerator and denominator of 3/4 to get your answer.
What does the word 'partitioning' mean and what does this have to do with number lines?
Partitioning involves splitting a number line into different chunks to be able to determine where each fraction is located compared to one another.
What is the cause and what is the effect?
In the year 2020, students had to take their classes online due to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.
The cause is the spread of coronavirus and the effect is taking classes online.
How would 1 and 1/2 (one and one half) be written as an improper fraction)
3/2 or 'Three over two' or 'Three halves'
What are all 5 components used for writing about the main idea using our 'hamburger method' from class?
1. Main Idea
2. Supporting Detail #1
3. Supporting Detail #2
4. Supporting Detail #3
5. Concluding Statement
If you are comparing fractions that are not equivalent, which one is bigger four-fifths (4/5) or (7/8). How do you know this?
7/8 is bigger. You can explain this either by drawing a picture or using cross multiplication.
Draw 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 on a number line using the proper way of partitioning. Label both 1 and 1 1/2 as an improper fraction on the number line.
0.....1/2.....2/2.....3/2
Create your own example of a statement involving cause and effect using a transitional phrase.
Think sequentially and get creative!