Introduction to Fractions

Introduction: Six friends are sharing a pizza. They

want to share the pizza equally. So, they cut the pizza into six slices that are
each the same size. Now, each friend can eat one slice of pizza. Everyone is
happy because each person gets an equal amount of pizza!
The friends divided one whole pizza into six equal parts. Each person then ate
one of those equal parts. Each person ate a fraction of the pizza.
A fraction is a part of a whole.
In math, we write fractions using a line called a fraction bar. The number on
the top of the bar shows the number of parts. It is called the numerator. The
number under the bar shows how many parts the whole has been divided into.
It is called the denominator.

Part/Whole=Numerator/Denominator
Question:
What fraction of the pizza did each friend eat?
The pizza was cut into six slices. Six is the "whole" or denominator of the
fraction. It goes below the fraction bar. Each person ate one slice. One is the
"part" or numerator of the fraction. It goes above the fraction bar. So, each
person ate 1/6 of the pizza! This can be shown as a model:

=1/6

Directions for This Lesson: In this lesson, you will learn about fractions.
First, try the practice questions to see what you already know. Then, watch
the video lesson to learn more about fractions. Finally, apply what you learned
in the activity and practice sections.

Following Questions:
1) How many equal parts of the triangle? =

2) Which TWO models show

1/2

3) What fraction is represented by the shaded part of this picture?

Answer Key:
1)3
2) The 1st and 2nd
3)2/3