Fraction Fun: Real-World Fractions!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 4:29 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how fractions help us understand parts of things in everyday situations using real-world examples! Watch the video and practice!

Video Resource

Fractions in context

Khan Academy

Duration: 4:29
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Key Concepts

  • Understanding fractions as parts of a whole
  • Representing fractions using numbers and words
  • Applying fractions to real-world situations

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify fractions in real-world scenarios.
  • Students will be able to represent fractions using both numerical and written forms.
  • Students will be able to explain the meaning of a fraction in context.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they've ever used fractions outside of school. Discuss examples like sharing a pizza or measuring ingredients. Introduce the video and explain they will be learning how fractions can describe real-life situations.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the Khan Academy video 'Fractions in Context'. Encourage students to pay close attention to how the instructor uses examples like the dive team and clay to explain fractions.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    Work through similar examples as in the video, such as dividing a class into groups based on favorite colors or splitting a bag of candies. Model representing each situation as a fraction, both numerically and in words.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets containing word problems where they need to identify and represent fractions. For instance: 'There are 10 apples in a basket, and 4 are red. What fraction of the apples are red?'
  • Wrap-up (3 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about fractions in real-world contexts. Preview the next lesson on equivalent fractions.

Interactive Exercises

  • Fraction Story Time
    Students create their own short story involving fractions in a real-world context and share it with the class.
  • Fraction Art
    Students divide a shape into equal parts and color a fraction of it, then label the fraction.

Discussion Questions

  • Can you think of a time you used fractions today?
  • Why is it important to understand fractions in real life?
  • How can drawing a picture help you understand a fraction?

Skills Developed

  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Fraction representation
  • Real-world application

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

There are 6 cookies on a plate, and you eat 2. What fraction of the cookies did you eat?

Correct Answer: 2/6

Question 2:

A pizza is cut into 8 slices. If you take 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza did you take?

Correct Answer: 3/8

Question 3:

There are 5 pencils in a box, and 1 is blue. What fraction of the pencils are blue?

Correct Answer: 1/5

Question 4:

A garden has 4 flowers, and 3 are red. What fraction of the flowers are red?

Correct Answer: 3/4

Question 5:

You have 10 marbles, and 7 are green. What fraction of the marbles are green?

Correct Answer: 7/10

Question 6:

If a cake is cut into 12 pieces and you eat 4, what fraction of the cake did you eat?

Correct Answer: 4/12

Question 7:

There are 9 students in a group and 5 are girls. What fraction of the group are girls?

Correct Answer: 5/9

Question 8:

A book has 20 pages and you read 15. What fraction of the book did you read?

Correct Answer: 15/20

Question 9:

There are 7 days in a week. What fraction of the week is 1 day?

Correct Answer: 1/7

Question 10:

You have 11 balloons and 6 are blue. What fraction of the balloons are NOT blue?

Correct Answer: 5/11

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

If a pie is cut into 6 pieces and you eat 1 piece, you ate 1/_____ of the pie.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 2:

If there are 4 cats and 2 are black, then _____/4 of the cats are black.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 3:

If you have 10 fingers and 1 is wearing a ring, _____/10 of your fingers have rings.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 4:

If there are 7 birds and 3 fly away, then _____/7 of the birds flew away.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 5:

If you have 8 crayons and 4 are red, then 4/_____ of the crayons are red.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 6:

If a clock is divided into 12 hours and 3 hours pass, then _____/12 of the clock has passed.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 7:

If you have 5 balloons and 2 pop, then _____/5 of the balloons popped.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 8:

If a pizza has 10 slices and your friend eats 3, then your friend ate 3/_____ of the pizza.

Correct Answer: 10

Question 9:

If there are 9 dogs and 6 are puppies, then _____/9 of the dogs are puppies.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 10:

If you have 15 candies and share 5, then you shared 5/_____ of your candies.

Correct Answer: 15

Educational Standards

4.N.3:Represent and compare fractions and decimals in real-world and mathematical situations; use place value to understand decimal quantities. 4.N.3.1:Represent and rename equivalent fractions using fraction models (e.g., parts of a set, area models, fraction strips, number lines). 4.N.3.3:Use models to order and compare whole numbers and fractions less than and greater than one, using comparative language and symbols.

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