WHAT IS A FRACTION????
Is a part or portion of a whole.
A fraction has 2 parts a numerator and a denominator.
The numerator is -- the term of a fraction that is above the fraction bar, that represents the number of equal parts that are.
The denominator is-- that term of a fraction that is below the fraction bar, that represents the total number of parts.
Learning about fractions can prove to be very difficult for many students. There are many rules they must remember when adding, subtraction,
multiplying, or simplifying fractions. For many
students it can be way to confusing when the denominators are
different. It is hard for students to realize what a faction might look like without giving them manipulatives to see what each fraction might look like. Using fractions is a life long concept the earlier students know and understand what fractions are and what they are used for the easier it will make their lives.
Fractions are used in many different jobs such as;
Chefs, use fractions when they measure the flour, sugar, milk, oil when they are baking a cake.
Builders, use fractions then they are building a house, decks, and installing wood floors.
Tailors, use fractions when they are sewing a dress, hemming a suit, and buying fabric.
Architects, use fractions when drawing up blueprints, remodeling a house, and landscaping a backyard.
Here are a couple of worksheets that deal with fractions
Below are just some options of manipulatives that can be used to help students understand fractions.
Here is a good game that students can play that help them with fractions.
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