Introduction to Fractions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of division and fractions using practical examples like volleyball teams and pizza. It explains how to divide a group of 18 kids into equal teams and relates this to fractions, highlighting the importance of numerators and denominators. The tutorial further illustrates fractions using a pizza divided into equal slices, demonstrating how fractions represent parts of a whole. The video emphasizes that fractions only work when objects are divided into equal parts, concluding with a reminder to practice fractions.

How many kids are there in each team when 18 kids are divided into three teams?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

• The number of parts we are considering

• The total number of parts

• The number of equal parts

• The whole set

What is the denominator in a fraction?

• The number of groups

• The whole set

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts we are considering

If a pizza is divided into 12 slices, how many slices represent 1/3 of the pizza?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What fraction of the pizza is equivalent to 2/4?

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

Why can fractions only be used when an object is divided into equal parts?

• To make calculations easier

• To accurately represent parts of a whole

• To ensure fairness

• Because it looks better

Which of the following numbers can be evenly divided by 7?

• 16

• 15

• 18

• 14