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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Fractions
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Introduction

Fractions might sound a bit intimidating at first, but don't worry, we're going to have some fun while we learn this topic!

Engaging Activity

Let's start by playing a game of pizza fractions. Each of you will receive a paper plate and some colored markers. Draw a pizza on the plate and divide it into different slices. Color each slice with a different color. Now, choose one slice and divide it into halves. Color one half with crayon 'A' and the other half with crayon 'B'. You just learned how to make a fraction!

Key Concepts

Before we dig deeper into fractions, let's take a quick recap of what we know so far:

• Fractions are a way to represent parts of a whole.
• A fraction is made up of two parts - the top number is the numerator, and the bottom number is the denominator.
• The numerator tells you how many parts of the whole you have, and the denominator tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Real-Life Examples

Fractions are everywhere in our daily life. Let's take a look at some real-life examples where fractions come into play:

• Sharing a pizza or cake with friends.
• Measuring ingredients while cooking or baking.
• Calculating discounts while shopping.

Conclusion

Fractions may seem difficult, but with practice and patience, you will soon master this topic. Keep in mind that fractions can be fun, and you will learn to love them as we move forward. Let's get ready for some exciting fraction workouts together!