What Are Fractions?
Fractions show parts of a whole!
Imagine you have a pizza cut into 8 slices. If you eat 3 slices, you've eaten \(\frac{3}{8}\) of the pizza. The top number (numerator) tells how many parts you have, and the bottom number (denominator) tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
Fraction Basics
1️⃣ Numerator: Counts how many parts you have (top number)
2️⃣ Denominator: Shows total equal parts (bottom number)
3️⃣ Fraction Bar: The line that separates numerator and denominator
Let's Explore Fractions!
Example 1: Pizza Fractions
0/4
Click the buttons to see different fractions of the pizza!
Example 2: Candy Bar Fractions
0/6
Slide to break the candy bar into 6 pieces and see different fractions!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real-life examples - Cut fruits, measure ingredients, or share snacks to demonstrate fractions practically.
- Play fraction games - Try "Fraction War" with cards or make fraction bingo for fun practice.
- Connect to decimals - Show how \(\frac{1}{2}\) equals 0.5 to build future math connections.