Understanding Fractions: Exploring Parts of a Whole

Understanding Fractions: Exploring Parts of a Whole

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of fractions, identify different types of fractions, and perform basic operations involving fractions.

What do you already know about fractions?

Which fraction is larger: 5/8 or 7/12?

1. 2/3
2. 5/8
3. 1/2
4. 7/12

What is a Fraction?

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is expressed as a quotient, with a numerator divided by a denominator. In simple fractions, both are integers.

Simple and Complex Fractions

A simple fraction has both numerator and denominator as integers. A complex fraction contains a fraction in either the numerator or denominator.

Proper and Improper Fractions

In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator. An improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

Interactive Activity: Identifying Fractions

Show various visual representations of fractions and ask students to identify the type of fraction (simple, complex, proper, or improper) for each.

Arithmetic Operations with Fractions

Introduce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions through simple examples and step-by-step explanations.

Real-life Applications of Fractions

Explore how fractions are used in practical scenarios such as cooking, measurements, and financial calculations.

Conclusion and Recap

Summarize the key points about fractions and encourage students to ask questions or seek clarification on any concepts they find challenging.

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.

Arrange the equivalent fractions.

​4​​1​​

​2​​1​​

​4​​3​​

2 over 4

6 over 8

3 over 6

2 over 8

3 over 12

9 over 12