What are Fractions?

What are Fractions?

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial introduces fractions, explaining the concepts of numerator and denominator. It uses practical examples with candy bars to illustrate how fractions represent parts of a whole. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of dividing objects into equal parts to use fractions correctly and introduces the concept of congruent parts, which are parts of the same size and shape.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a fraction used for in everyday life?

To calculate the speed of a vehicle

To measure the weight of an object

To determine the color of an object

To write the part or parts of a thing or set

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

The number of parts you are observing

The total number of equal parts the whole is divided into

The size of each part

The color of the parts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you remember which part of a fraction is the denominator?

Think of it as the 'up' nominator

Think of it as the 'down' nominator

Think of it as the 'top' nominator

Think of it as the 'side' nominator

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have a candy bar and want to share it equally among three people, how should it be divided?

Into halves

Into quarters

Into thirds

Into eighths

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are congruent parts?

Parts that are different in color

Parts that are the same color

Parts that are the same size and shape

Parts that are different in size and shape