FRACTIONS
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
- Teach students how to compare fractions using the symbols <
> or =
- Provide opportunities for ordering fractions from least to greatest or vice versa
Understanding Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
- Introduce the concept of a
fraction as a part of a whole
- Use visual aids like pizza slices or rectangular shapes to represent fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- Differentiate between mixed numbers (whole numbers and fractions) and improper fractions (numerator greater than or equal to the denominator)
- Teach how to convert between the two forms
- Explain that different fractions can represent the same quantity
- Explore how to find equivalent fractions using multiplication or division
- Introduce the concept of adding
and subtracting fractions with common denominators
- Progress to working with fractions with different denominators
Numerator and Denominator
Word Problems Involving Fractions
- Define the numerator (the top number) as the number of parts considered
- Define the denominator (the bottom number) as the total number of equal parts
Create word problems that require students to apply their understanding of fractions to solve real-world scenarios
THE END
Fraction of a Set
- Explore real-world applications, such as finding a fraction of a group of objects
- Connect fractions to everyday situations, making the concept more tangible