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3rd Grade Fractions
Term | Definition |
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Denominator | the part of a fraction written below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set |
Fraction | part of a whole |
Improper fraction | a number in the form where a and b are whole numbers and a > b where b is not equal to zero |
Mixed number | a number that is composed of a whole number and a fraction |
Numerator | the part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered |
Strip diagram | a linear model used to illustrate number relationships |
Unit fraction | a fraction in the form representing the quantity formed by one part of a whole that has been partitioned into equal parts |
Equal parts | the parts must be exactly the same size |
Fraction bar/symbol | a visual representation of fractions that helps in comparing fractions and carrying out operations with fractions |
Halves/half | two equal parts |
Whole | all of the parts |
Number line | a line on which numbers are marked at intervals |
Eighths | eight equal parts |
Fourths | four equal parts |
Sixths | six equal parts |
Thirds | three equal parts |
intervals | all the numbers that come between two particular numbers |