Whole Numbers vs' Fractions

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Whole Numbers vs. Fractions Decimals

• ShaHetia Sorrell-Whitehead
• Designed for 4th grade

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What is a Whole Number?

• A whole number doesn't contain a fraction. A
  whole number is an integer which has 1 or more
  units and can be positive or negative.

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What are Fractions Decimals?

• A Fraction is
• A way of writing numbers that are not whole
  numbers. The fraction is written like 1/2.

• A Decimal is
• A real number on the base ten standard numbering
  system.

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Is this a Whole Number?

• 24

• Yes

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Is this a Fraction?

• No

• .50

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Is this a Whole Number?

• 1/2

• No

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You will Need

• You Will need a piece of paper and pencil.
• Circle Yes if it is a Whole Number, Fraction, or
  Decimal.
• Circle No if it is neither

• Or Click the button to print the Activity Sheet.

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Is this a Whole Number?

• The Number One

1
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Is this a Fraction?

• The number two-hundred thirty-seven

237
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Is this a Decimal?

• The number sixty-five point fifty-six

65.56
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Bonus

• Which number is a fraction?
• a.) 47
• b.)7.87
• c.) 7/7
• d.) none of the above

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HOW WELL DID YOU DO!

• Time to check your answers

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References

• www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn 
• math.about.com/library/blxyz.htm
• http//www.mathleague.com/help/wholenumbers/wholen
  umbers.htm

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