First Grade Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator, and it shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a fourth.

Front

What do we call two equal parts of a whole?

Back

We call them halves.

Front

If you have 8 apples and share them with 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

Back

Each friend gets 2 apples.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 2, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

6 slices are left, which is 6/8 or 3/4 of the pizza.

Front

What is 1/2 of a circle called?

Back

It is called a half.

Front

If a shape has 3 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a third.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 1/4.