Remember, a fraction describes <b>equal</b> parts of a whole. The quilt is the whole, and the squares which are of equal sizes are the equal parts. Each equal part is a fraction of the whole.
Each fraction model shows equal parts that form a whole. A whole can be different shapes and sizes, and made up of many different parts!
To describe a fraction, we use different vocabulary. 1/5 = one-fifth, 1/9= one-ninth. Don't forget that "th" at the end! Remember that "five" turns into "fifth", and twelve is written "twelfth".
How do we label different parts of a fraction?
If fractions are difficult for you to understand, it sometimes helps to use unifix cubes or blocks to figure out parts of a whole. We'll do some examples in small groups!
Last video for tonight!
