Word Bank - Describe Fractions and Place Fractions on a Number Line

Cold Call

Randomly calling on a student for an answer and explanation 

Denominator

The part of a fraction that comes below the fractional bar. The denominator shows the total amount of parts that make up a whole.

Number Line

A pictorial representation of numbers on a straight line

Numerator

The number written on the top of a fraction. It represents the number of parts taken out of the whole. 

Partitioned

How an object is split into smaller parts 

Solution

Answer to a problem 

Temperature check

A strategy that facilitators use to get a general understanding of where their students are at. Students will show their thumbs depending on how they are feeling. A thumb down means they do not understand what is going on. A thumb to the side means the student is starting to get an understanding of the topic. Lastly, the thumbs up means that the student feels good about the content and can teach it to the class.