Key learning points

1. The whole has been divided into __ equal parts and there are __ in each part.
2. Use representations of sets of objects to divide them into equal parts.
3. Count how many objects are in the number of parts needed.

Keywords

• Denominator - The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction. It tells you how many equal parts the whole has been divided into.

• Numerator - The numerator is the top number of a fraction. It tells you how many parts we have, or are needed.

Common misconception