Chapter 3: Introduction

Introduction: If you asked students what topic they find the most difficult, they would probably say “fractions.” Many students struggle with a good grasp of fractions. What is a fraction? A fraction in a general sense is a ratio of parts to total. For example the fraction 5/9 means 5 parts out of a total of 9 parts. Fractions are important as there are many formulas and applications that require a good understanding of fractions.

Adapted from Preparing for Algebra and Statistics, Third Edition, by Matt Teachout. License: CC BY 4.0. Copyright and sources.