Grade 4 • Mathematics GT • Fractions

Grade 4 Mathematics GT

Fractions

Numerator: the number above the line in a fraction; the numerator represents how many pieces of the whole, or how many parts of a set, that are discussed
Denominator: the number below the line in the fraction; the denominator represents the number of equal pieces the whole is broken into
Dividend: a number that is divided by another number
Divisor: the number by which a number is divided
Quotient: the number, not including the remainder, that results from dividing
Mixed number: a number that is made up of a whole number and a fraction
Equivalent fraction: two or more fractions with the same value (Example: 1/2 = 2/4)
Addend: a number that is added to another in an addition problem.
Sum: the answer to an addition problem
Difference: the answer to a subtraction problem
Benchmark fraction: fractions that are commonly used for estimation: ¼, ⅓, ½, ⅔, and ¾
Inverse operation: two operations that undo each other (Example: addition and subtraction are inverse operations)
Reciprocal: a given number is a reciprocal of another number if the products of the numbers is one
Line plot: a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line

Find examples of fractions around the house or neighborhood. Add, subtract, multiply, divide or simplify the fractions that you find.
Use measuring cups when baking or cooking. Discuss the amount of ½ , ⅓, or ¼ cups to complete a recipe that calls for whole cups.
Pick or create numbers to make fractions and mixed numbers. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, or simplify using the fractions you created.
Create or pick numbers to make fractions. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions then write a matching story problem.
Practice multiplication and division facts.