Study Guide for Fractions Test Part 1
Test Date: Thursday, May 5th
Equivalent Fractions: Use fraction strips to answer questions about equivalent
fractions and to compare fractions.
Find the missing number.
2 = ?
12
6
Which of the following is true?
a. 1 = 1
3 12
b. 1 = 2
12 6
c. 4 = 2
12 6
d. 1 = 5
3 6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equivalent Fractions: Use models to answer questions about equivalent fractions
and to compare fractions.
Draw a model to find the missing number.
3 = ?
4
Are these fractions equivalent?
Circle the correct answer: yes
8
5 = 1
no
10
2
Label the fractions below.
_______
_______
_______
Look at the fractions above. Are they equivalent? (yes/no)
--------------------------------------------------------------------Adding or Subtracting Fractions: Remember, the denominator will not change!
.
+
= ________
= ________
__
1+2=
3+3=
8–5=
3
12 12
10 10
3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Word problems:
Mrs. Choi has 8 strawberries. She ate 4 of them. What fraction of the strawberries
did she eat? Draw a picture, it helps!
Miss Buttery has 2 of an apple. She gives 1 of the apples to Mrs. Choi.
6
6
Show your work:
How much of the apple is left? _________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kyle had 8 toys. If Kaely takes 1 of them, how many does Kyle have left?
4
Think about Fractions of a SET! Show your work:
Kyle has _________ toys left.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a whole pan of brownies.
Mr. Marple ate five brownies.
What fraction of the brownies did Mr. Marple eat? Be careful!
a.
2
8
b.
8
10
c.
8
d. 5
10
10
Improper Fractions: Remember, an improper fraction is when the numerator is
larger than the denominator.
Which one is an example of an improper fraction?
a. 12
4
b. 8
12
c. 2
4
d.
4
9
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Example:
Example:
Write an improper fraction for each picture:
Draw a model to show 11
3
Comparing Fractions using symbols (>,<,=):
Example:
2
3
3
6
You can draw a picture too!
Compare the following fractions with symbols (>,<,=). You MUST draw a picture!
4
1
9
4
5
2
12
6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Review: Fractions of a Set
Remember, your division strategy.
Example: Find 1 of
2