1. Write a fraction for a whole

2. 1. How to count parts of a group

3. A fraction is a number that names part of a whole or part of a group.

4. The rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts. 2 white and 1 blue part 2323 Numerator= how many parts are being counted Denominator = are many parts are in the whole

5. What is the fraction for the red parts? 3 6

6. What part is shaded? 4 4

7. What part of the rectangle is shaded red? 6 7

8. Learning fractions will help us when we start cooking… Learning fractions will help us with 4 th grade math Learning fractions will be on our state test

9. Steps 1. Count the total pieces 2. Write the denominator on the bottom 3. Then count the shaded pieces 4. Write the numerator on the top

14. 1. What was our math objective today? 2. Why is it important to learn fractions? 3. What is the fraction of the shaded area?