1. Fractions: Parts of a Set
Mrs. Green’s M&M’s Activity

2. What is a fraction?
A fraction can be described as a portion or part of a whole.
A fraction can be described as a part of a set.

3. What is a numerator?
A numerator tells the number of equal parts described.
Example: 2 4

4. What is a denominator?
The denominator tells how many equal parts there are in all
Example: 2 4

5. Arrange your M&M’s to show: 1/3 red

6. Arrange your M&M’s to show: 4/6 green

7. Arrange your M&M’s to show: 2/5 brown

8. Arrange your M&M’s to show: 5/10 red

9. Arrange your M&M’s to show: 4/6 orange

10. QUIZ YOUR GROUP MEMBERS