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Fraction Notation

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Mathematics›Fractions|Ages 6—9|ID: mt_vKcxX6iNOA

Read, write, and use fraction notation correctly — fraction, numerator, denominator, unit fraction, non-unit fraction, proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, equivalent fraction, simplest form — and understand what each term describes, including the roles of the numerator and denominator in expressing parts of a whole

Mastery Evidence

  • Point to and name the numerator and denominator in any given fraction and explain what each tells you
  • Correctly classify fractions as unit, proper, improper, or mixed number with an example of each
  • Explain in own words why 2/4 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] saw the fraction 3/4 written down, could they point to the numerator and the denominator — and explain what each number actually means?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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