5th Grade Fractions Prerequisite Skills Test - Santa Ana Unified School District

The 5th Grade Fractions Prerequisite Skills Test is for assessing the foundational knowledge and skills that students should have in order to effectively learn and understand fractions in 5th grade. It is specifically designed for students in the Santa Ana Unified School District.

FAQ

Q: What is a fraction?A: A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole.

Q: What is a numerator?A: The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents the number of parts being considered.

Q: What is a denominator?A: The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Q: How do you add fractions?A: To add fractions, you need to have a common denominator. Then, you can add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

Q: How do you subtract fractions?A: To subtract fractions, you need to have a common denominator. Then, you can subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

Q: What is a mixed number?A: A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

Q: How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?A: To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. The result becomes the numerator of the improper fraction, and the denominator remains the same.

Q: How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?A: To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The whole number part becomes the whole number in the mixed number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction. The denominator remains the same.