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frac·tion
/ ˈfrakshən/
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n.
1.
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g., 1/2, 0.5).
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a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something:
he hesitated for a fraction of a second
her eyes widened a fraction.
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a dissenting group within a larger one.
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each of the portions into which a mixture may be separated by a process in which the individual components behave differently according to their physical properties.
2.
(usu. the Fraction)
(in the Christian Church) the breaking of the Eucharistic bread.
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Fractions from concrete to abstract using playdough mathematics: Rosemaree Caswell guides us through an approach to developing a sound understanding in fractions by linking concrete models and written notations.
Magazine article from: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom; 6/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...they construct the fractions. Multiple parts of a fraction are soon being created...and written using fraction notation (Figure...not cut easily into fractions with an odd number...represent the chosen fraction. At this point...
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Fractions.(DISCOVERY with Neville de Mestre)
Magazine article from: Australian Mathematics Teacher; 9/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...swimming 1000 laps each day? A fraction has an integer numerator on the...denominator on the bottom line. Fractions are equivalent if they can be reduced to the same basic fraction. For example, the fractions 4/8 and 5/10 are equivalent...
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Designing fraction-counting books.
Magazine article from: Teaching Children Mathematics; 5/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...experiences with fractions, this article...describes designing fraction-counting...understanding of fractions. Langford...first described fraction-counting...write their fraction-counting...Language of Fractions Some preservice...
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Formulated fractions. (use of milkfat fractions)(includes related article on lower fat cheeses)
Magazine article from: Dairy Foods; 9/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...is a range of milkfat fraction ingredients with varying...Categories of Milkfat Fractions (Butter's melting...96 [degrees] F) Fraction Melting Point ([degrees...When pursuing milkfat fraction application opportunities...easy rule: Use milkfat fractions with low melting points...
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Communicating about fractions with pattern blocks.
Magazine article from: Teaching Children Mathematics; 11/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...exploring and connecting fraction concepts and representations. Meanings of Fractions A major challenge...numbers, especially fractions. The most basic way of visualizing a fraction is as part of a...continuous model of a fraction based on area. The area model for fractions seems to ...
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Cloud fraction and relative humidity in a prognostic cloud fraction scheme
Magazine article from: Monthly Weather Review; 7/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...cloud cover produced by a prognostic cloud fraction formulation is compared with observations...state version of the prognostic cloud fraction equation, a diagnostic relation for cloud fraction can be derived for subtropical boundary...
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Is teaching fractions a waste of time?(National Standards: Pro and Con)
Magazine article from: The Clearing House; 1/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. The highly influential National Council...Mathematics is on record in favor of teaching fractions in a systematic and direct way (NCTM...found to give increased attention to fractions (Bezuk and Cramer 1989). Top-Down...
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Teaching Fractions: Strategies Used for Teaching Fractions to Middle Grades Students
Magazine article from: Journal of Research in Childhood Education; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...classroom for teaching fractions. This study was conducted...find ways to improve fraction instruction. For four...prior experiences with fractions from lower grade levels...effectiveness of teaching fractions, teachers iteratively...of their lessons on fraction concepts. Dorward...
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Maitake D-Fraction: a promising natural agent for alternative cancer treatment.
Magazine article from: Original Internist; 9/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Institute in 1992. (10) Maitake D-Fraction Most research on maitake mushroom has...extract product, namely "Maitake D-fraction", to assess its potential efficacy...The main component of this unique D-fraction is the protein-bound polysaccharide...
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Picnicking with fractions.(Investigations)
Magazine article from: Teaching Children Mathematics; 3/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...they know about fractions as parts of a whole...Writing to Make Fraction Connections The...concepts such as fractions, which have always...understand foundational fraction concepts, they...counters, and fraction circles. Preparing...big ideas about fractions is important. Children...
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Fraction, Common
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...precise meaning since a fraction is a numeral. Most fractions are called common fractions...fractions like decimal fractions. A fraction is written as two stacked...numbers can also be shown by fractions. The fraction means five wholes, which...
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Fractions
Book article from: Mathematics
...Europe. Understanding Fractions One mathematics dictionary defines a fraction as "a number less than...written in the form of fractions; however, not all fractions are rational numbers. For example, the fraction is not a rational number...
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fraction
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
fraction [Lat.,=breaking...unit. Notation for Fractions In writing a fraction, e.g., 2/5 or...Characteristics of Fractions When the numerator is...the denominator, the fraction is proper, i.e...
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Fraction Operations
Book article from: Mathematics
...multiplied by a fraction equal to one will...When multiplying fractions, the numerators...Subtraction of fractions is similar to addition, in that the fractions being subtracted...So . see also Fraction. Stanislaus Noel...
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Decimal Fraction
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Decimal Fraction A decimal fraction is a numeral that uses the base 10 numeration system to represent...hundredths, thousandths, and so forth. For example, the decimal fraction 5.403 means “ 5 ones, 4 tenths, 0 hundredths, and...
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