Solving Fraction Word Problems for Grade 2

In this video, Ben McGehee introduces Yummy Chess, a math learning aid, and teaches fractions through word problems. The lesson includes three example problems involving a candy bar, a pizza, and paper folding, each demonstrating how to solve fraction problems by visualizing and calculating the remaining parts. Students are then given two practice problems to solve on their own, followed by a discussion of the solutions. The video emphasizes understanding fractions by using visual aids and careful reading of problem statements.

What is the primary educational tool used in the video to teach fractions?

• Candy Count

• Puzzle Pieces

• Sweet Math

• Yummy Chess

How many pieces did John divide his candy bar into?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

What fraction of the candy bar did John eat?

• 3/4

• All of it

• 1/2

• 1/4

How many slices of pizza were left after Cathy ate?

• Five slices

• None

• Three slices

• Eight slices

What fraction of the pizza did Cathy eat?

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 3/8

• 1/4

What color did Cedar use for the majority of the rectangles?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

What fraction of the rectangles did Cedar color red?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

What fraction of the trip did Lamar run?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 2/5

How long did Allison spend on the short answer part of the quiz?

• Five minutes

• Seven minutes

• Three minutes

• Ten minutes

What fraction of the quiz time did Allison spend on the short answer part?

• 2/5

• 1/2

• 7/10

• 3/10