Math
Matters
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by Ginger Stiner
Another thing I want to remember from
my time spent learning to become a math teacher is that all concepts build on
themselves. Fractions are no different
and I know people who struggle with this who have been out of school for years!
I want the concepts my students learn
in my classroom to not only help them pass standardized tests, but also to help
them in real-world situations, wherever they find themselves beyond the four
walls of the school. I want them to
think of math as something they can do,
instead of feeling unsure of their abilities and insecure as a result. That is what really matters
in the grand scheme and big picture of life for my students. My goal is that nothing will hold them
back from reaching their potential!
Fractions
can appear to be more difficult than they are to people who are just learning
them, or seeing them again after a long time. Here are some basics to remember!
What to KNOW about Fractions!
First, let’s define the term FRACTION!
What?
What is a fraction?
A fraction is a part of a whole. Think of it like the pieces that make up ONE.
A fraction is ALWAYS less
than one!
Here is an example:
Here is an example:
Here is an example:
Fractions have 2 parts!
A Numerator- the
number above the line (fraction bar) shows how many pieces of the whole are
being used.
A Denominator-
the number Down below the line (fraction
bar) shows how many pieces the whole is broken into.
What else?
Fractions can be proper or improper!
A proper fraction- is a fraction where
the numerator is a smaller number than the denominator.
Here is an example: 3
4
4
An Improper fraction- is a fraction where
the numerator is a larger number than the denominator.
Here is an example: 4
3
3
Fractions can also be seen next to whole numbers,
this is called a mixed
number!
Here is an example:
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