Understanding Fractions: Numerator, Denominator, and Improper Fractions

Understanding Fractions: Numerator, Denominator, and Improper Fractions

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify the numerator of a fraction. At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify the denominator of a fraction. At the end of the lesson you will be able to recognize an improper fraction. At the end of the lesson you will be able to simplify improper fractions into mixed or whole numbers.

What do you already know about fractions and their components?

Identify the Numerator

A numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed with a numerator and a denominator.

Identify the Denominator

The top number in a fraction, representing the number of parts being considered.

Recognize an Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.

Simplify Improper Fractions

A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction, used to simplify improper fractions that do not divide evenly.

Definition List

Fraction: A numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed with a numerator and a denominator. Numerator: The top number in a fraction, representing the number of parts being considered. Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into. Improper fraction: A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator. Mixed number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction, used to simplify improper fractions that do not divide evenly. Whole number: A number without fractions; an integer.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.