Understanding Fractions

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What unit fraction is represented by the shaded part of the area model?

  • 1/8 (correct)
  • 1/6
  • 5/6
  • 1/7

Using the area models provided, what is the equivalent fraction to 4/6?

2/3

A gymnast starts on the left side of a balance beam and does a front flip, landing at the star. What fraction represents how far she traveled on the balance beam?

  • 7/8
  • 3/8
  • 6/8
  • 5/8 (correct)

On the number line, what fraction is located at point A?

<p>3/5</p> Signup and view all the answers

A trick-or-treating bag contains 3 Twizzlers, 5 Snickers, and 2 mints. What fraction of the bag consists of Snickers? Draw a picture or model to help you.

<p>5/10 or 1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fraction tells how far the elephant exhibit is from the zoo entrance?

<p>3/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shauna collects seashells and puts 3 new shells into her box, partially filling it. Use the top number line to show how many shells Shauna has. Then, use the second number line to find and show an equivalent fraction.

<p>Answers will vary, example 3/6=1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lynn and Ty have identical shapes. The image shows how Lynn and Ty divided and shaded their shapes. Which number sentence correctly compares the shaded amounts of the shapes?

<p>$\frac{1}{3} &gt; \frac{1}{4}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

George and Andy each ate a portion of identical apple pies. George ate 1/6 of his pie, and Andy ate 1/2 of his pie. Which symbol correctly completes the expression 1/6 ___ 1/2?

<p>&lt; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fractions match with the model below? Select all that apply:

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Flashcards

What is a unit fraction?

A fraction where the numerator is 1, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

What are equivalent fractions?

Fractions that represent the same amount or portion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

What is a fraction?

A way to express a part of a whole, indicating how many parts out of the total number of parts are being considered.

What is a Line Plot?

A visual representation of data using marks along a number line to show the frequency of different values.

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Study Notes

Unit Fractions and Area Models

  • Identify the unit fraction represented by the shaded part of an area model.
  • Determine equivalent fractions using area models.

Fractions on a Balance Beam

  • Relate fractions to distance traveled on a balance beam

Number Lines and Fractions

  • Identify the fraction located at a specific point on a number line.

Real-World Fractions

  • Express a portion of a treat bag as a fraction, given different types of treats. For example, out of 3 Twizzlers, 5 Snickers, and 2 mints, determine what fraction of the bag consists of Snickers.

Fractions and Distance

  • Determine the fraction that represents the distance of the elephant exhibit from the zoo entrance on a number line.

Equivalent Fractions with Seashells

  • Represent the amount of seashells Shauna has using a number line.
  • Draw and find an equivalent fraction on a second number line.

Comparing Fractions

  • Compare shaded amounts of shapes to identify the correct number sentence.
  • Determine the correct symbol to compare two fractions of a pie eaten by George and Andy. George ate 1/6 and Andy ate 1/2 of their pies.

Matching Fractions to a Model

  • Select all the fractions that match a given model.

Fractions of Pencils

  • Calculate the fraction of colored pencils that are NOT broken, given that 2 out of 8 broke.
  • Represent this fraction in another way.

Representing Distance

  • Draw how far Jeremy ran on a number line, given that he ran one and three-quarters of a mile.

Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

  • Identify which number line shows a fraction equal to a given fraction on Jermaine's number line.

Comparing Fractions in Circles

  • Determine if the colored parts of two circles are the same and write an expression to represent the fraction models.

Equivalent Fractions of Cake

  • Find an equivalent fraction to the amount of cake left, if Carol had 2/6 of a cake left after a party.

Interpreting Line Plots

  • Determine how many students saw at least 10 butterflies from a line plot recording butterfly sightings.

Choosing the Correct Line Plot

  • Select the line plot that correctly shows the data from a given chart.

Measurement Using Rulers

  • Measure the length of a twig to the nearest 1/2 inch using a ruler.

Measuring Lengths

  • Determine if Amber's measurement of her shoe is correct or provide the correct measurement.
  • Measure the length of a line to the nearest 1/2 inch.

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