1. Fractions A fraction is a number that names an equal part of a whole.

3. The denominator is the number below the bar in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts. The numerator is the number above the bar in a fraction . It tells how many of the equal parts of the whole or group are being considered. 3 4 three-fourths

4. 1 part shaded 2 equal parts 3 parts shaded 5 equal parts Shaded parts Equal parts in a whole 3 5 1 2

5. 5 8 five-eighths =

6. What is the numerator in the following fractions? 4 5 2 1 6 3 What is the denominator in these fractions? 8 10 5 3 9 5

7. How many are in the whole or group? (denominator) Jose has three pencils. He sharpened one pencil. What fraction represents the sharpened part of the group? How many are in the part we are talking about? (numerator) 1 3

8. Equivalent Fractions Twelfths Tenths Ninths Eighths Sixths Fifths Fourths Thirds Halves Whole

9. TAAS Preparation Sample Questions

10. Which group shows less than 5/8 of the squares shaded?