Fractions: Parts of a Whole
Fractions: Parts of a Whole
Welcome to the Lesson
In this lesson, you will start learning about fractions.
Fractions are numbers that describe how much of something there is.
You will see fractions in food, games, science, and technology and you’ll start understanding them today.
- You don’t need to rush.
- You don’t need to know everything yet.
- You just need to think carefully and try.
Meet Mr. Bee
Mr. Bee is a robot who learns by experimenting.
Mr. Bee doesn’t already know the answers.
Mr. Bee tries ideas, notices what happens, and then learns from the results.
Mr. Bee is learning with you, not teaching you.
Today’s Big Idea
A fraction describes part of a whole.
A whole is one complete thing.
A fraction tells us how much of that whole we have after it is shared into equal parts.
By the End of This Lesson, You Will Be Able To
By the time you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain what a fraction means
- Show a fraction using a drawing
- Understand what 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4 represent
How This Lesson Works
- Watch a short video with Mr. BEE
- Try a hands-on activity
- Think about what you noticed
- Answer a short quiz
You can move at your own pace. Enjoy it!
