Understanding Fractions with Pattern Blocks | Brainingcamp

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15 Dec 201600:58

Summary

TLDRThis educational video explains the concept of fractions using geometric shapes, specifically a yellow hexagon and blue trapezoids. The hexagon represents a whole, while the trapezoids are divided into equal parts. Each blue trapezoid represents one-third of the whole, with the denominator indicating the total number of parts and the numerator showing how many parts are being considered. The video illustrates fractions such as 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3, making the abstract concept of fractions easier to understand through visual representation and simple terms.

Takeaways

  • 😀 A fraction represents a part of a whole.
  • 😀 A yellow hexagon in the example represents a whole.
  • 😀 Three blue trapezoids in the example represent a whole.
  • 😀 Each blue trapezoid represents one-third of the whole.
  • 😀 The bottom number in a fraction is called the denominator.
  • 😀 The denominator shows the number of equal parts in the whole.
  • 😀 The top number in a fraction is called the numerator.
  • 😀 The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered.
  • 😀 Two blue trapezoids represent the fraction two-thirds (2/3).
  • 😀 Three blue trapezoids represent the fraction three-thirds (3/3), which equals one whole.

Q & A

  • What is a fraction?

    -A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole.

  • What does the yellow hexagon represent in the script?

    -The yellow hexagon represents a whole.

  • How many blue trapezoids make up a whole in the script?

    -There are three blue trapezoids in a whole.

  • What does each blue trapezoid represent?

    -Each blue trapezoid represents the fraction one-third.

  • What is the role of the bottom number in a fraction?

    -The bottom number in a fraction is called the denominator and represents the number of equal-sized pieces in a whole.

  • What does the top number in a fraction represent?

    -The top number in a fraction is called the numerator and represents the number of parts being considered.

  • What fraction do two blue trapezoids represent?

    -Two blue trapezoids represent the fraction two-thirds.

  • What fraction do three blue trapezoids represent?

    -Three blue trapezoids represent the fraction three-thirds, or a whole.

  • What is the importance of the numerator and denominator in understanding fractions?

    -The numerator shows how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts make up a whole, helping to define the fraction.

  • How does the visual of the blue trapezoids help in understanding fractions?

    -The blue trapezoids visually demonstrate how a whole can be divided into equal parts, making it easier to understand fractions like one-third, two-thirds, and three-thirds.

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