Unit Quiz: Fractions Introduction
Instructions
This quiz tests everything you learned about fractions. Answer all questions to see how well you've mastered these skills.
Questions
1. In the fraction 3/4, what does the 4 represent?
A) The number of parts you have
B) The total number of equal parts
C) The whole number
D) The answer
Answer
B) - The denominator (bottom number) tells you the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
2. What fraction of this set is shaded if 2 out of 6 circles are shaded?
A) 6/2
B) 2/6 or 1/3
C) 4/6
D) 2/4
Answer
B) 2/6 or 1/3 - 2 shaded out of 6 total = 2/6, which simplifies to 1/3.
3. Which fraction is greater: 1/3 or 1/6?
A) 1/6
B) 1/3
C) They are equal
D) Cannot compare
Answer
B) 1/3 - When numerators are the same, the smaller denominator means bigger pieces. Thirds are bigger than sixths.
4. What fraction represents the whole?
A) 1/2
B) 0/4
C) 4/4 or any fraction where numerator equals denominator
D) 4/1
Answer
C) - When the numerator equals the denominator (like 4/4, 3/3, 8/8), the fraction equals 1 whole.
5. A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. Emma ate 3 slices. What fraction did she eat?
A) 8/3
B) 3/8
C) 5/8
D) 3/5
Answer
B) 3/8 - Emma ate 3 out of 8 slices = 3/8.
6. Which fractions are equivalent (equal)?
A) 1/2 and 2/4
B) 1/3 and 1/4
C) 2/3 and 3/2
D) 1/2 and 1/4
Answer
A) 1/2 and 2/4 - 2/4 simplifies to 1/2. Both represent the same amount (half).
7. Put these fractions in order from smallest to largest: 1/2, 1/8, 1/4
A) 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
B) 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
C) 1/4, 1/8, 1/2
D) They are all equal
Answer
B) 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 - Larger denominators mean smaller pieces. 1/8 is smallest, 1/2 is largest.
8. Tom ate 2/6 of a cake. What fraction is left?
A) 2/6
B) 4/6
C) 6/6
D) 6/2
Answer
B) 4/6 - 6/6 - 2/6 = 4/6 is left.
9. Which is greater: 3/4 or 2/4?
A) 2/4
B) 3/4
C) They are equal
D) Cannot tell
Answer
B) 3/4 - With the same denominator, compare numerators. 3 > 2, so 3/4 > 2/4.
10. What is 1/4 of 12?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Answer
A) 3 - 1/4 of 12 = 12 / 4 = 3.
How Did You Do?
- 9-10 correct: Excellent! You've mastered fraction basics!
- 7-8 correct: Good job! Review the questions you missed.
- 5-6 correct: Keep practicing! Review the lessons in this unit.
- Below 5: Go back and review all the lessons before moving on.
Next Steps
- Review any fraction concepts you found challenging
- Practice identifying fractions in everyday life
- Draw pictures to help understand fraction comparisons
- Continue to the next Math unit: Area & Perimeter