Exploring Unit Fractions and Their Partitioning

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a numerator and denominator of 1

• A fraction with a numerator of 2

• A fraction with a numerator of 1

• A fraction with a denominator of 1

How many equal parts is the heart divided into in the example?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Six

What is the unit fraction for each part when a shape is divided into six equal parts?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/8

How many quarters make up one dollar?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Why can't the partitions of an object be represented by the unit fraction 1/5 in some cases?

• Because the partitions are not visible

• Because the partitions are too large

• Because the partitions are too small

• Because the partitions are not equal in size

What should you consider to determine how many equal parts to divide a whole into?

• The numerator

• The size of the whole

• The denominator

• The shape of the whole

How many equal parts is the circle divided into in the example?

• Four

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

What is the unit fraction for each part when a shape is divided into ten equal parts?

• 1/10

• 1/6

• 1/4

• 1/2

How many equal sections is the number line divided into between 0 and 1 in the example?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What will be the denominator of the unit fraction for each section on the number line divided into four equal parts?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3