Mathematics Fractions Language 6–9 yrs

Fraction Notation

分数符号表示法

Description

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