Representing Fractions

Worksheet Description

You will write the fraction that represents the shaded parts of the circles. You will complete these problems by finding their sum and drawing this in the final pie to the right. The worksheet provides a series of visual fraction problems where students must identify and add fractions based on shaded segments of circles. Each problem consists of two partially shaded circles that the student is required to write as fraction expressions and then add together to find the sum. A third, unshaded circle is provided as a guide for each problem, presumably to help visualize the total number of segments to consider for the denominator. The worksheet includes a section at the top for the student’s name and a self-assessment section at the bottom with emoticon faces under the prompt “How Did You Do?”.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to interpret visual representations of fractions and perform addition with these fractions. It helps students understand the concept of fractions as parts of a whole and how to combine these parts through addition. By translating the shaded areas into fraction notations, students learn to connect the visual and numerical aspects of fractions. This activity also encourages the development of students’ skills in finding common denominators and in simplifying fractions, which are essential steps in fraction addition.