Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which is Closer to 1?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A seemingly simple question that reveals a lot about a student's understanding of fractions. In finding an answer, learners compare fractions with different denominators that are both greater and less than one. No number line is...
Worksheet
Common Core Sheets

Comparing Visual Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Introduce comparing fractions with a worksheet containing visual models. Young mathematicians must first identify the part being described in each model and then write greater than, less than, or equal to. Learners prepare to compare...
Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 18: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Develop young mathematicians' ability to compare fractions with investigation into the number 1/2. After brainstorming a list of fractions equivalent to 1/2, children identify a pattern in the numerators and...
Worksheet
Common Core Sheets

Comparing Fraction Relative Size

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Which is the larger amount? Two-fourths of 10 dollars, or one-fourth of 100 dollars? This type of question is the main focus of a worksheet that has learners comparing fractions by their relative size. Each problem contains...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges

For Students 6th Standards
Comparing fractions is the focus of a five-question interactive in which mathematicians use oranges to answer real-world multiple-choice, true or false, and discussion questions. 
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Math Worksheets Land

Hayride Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Ten bales of hay divided into equal parts. Which two bales of hay are equivalent to each other? Here, young mathematicians match equivalent bale of hay fractions to one another.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young mathematicians compare two fractions with like denominators and then move to the next level to compare fractions with unlike denominators. They will first try to use mental math to make educated guesses. There are a few guidelines...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Representing Half of a Circle

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Geometric shapes make great visual models for introducing young mathematicians to the concept of fractions. Looking at a series of four circles, young scholars are asked to determine whether or not one half of each circle is shaded. To...
Printables
Coloring Squared

Baseball Player Comparing Unlike Fractions

For Students 4th Standards
Hit unlike fractions out of the park in a comparing fractions color by number (symbol) worksheet. Young mathematicians place <, >, or = to make each comparing sentence true. Then, they use a key to color accordingly. When complete,...
Worksheet
Common Core Sheets

Comparing Numerical Fractions (Same Numerator or Denominator)

For Students 3rd Standards
Compare two fractions with like denominators or like numerators in an excellent skills practice worksheet. With 10 sets of worksheets, the packet uses numbers and visual models to help young mathematicians determine greater...
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Liberty Union-Thurston

Equivalent Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
The next lesson in a math series builds off the previous one in which learners estimated fraction amounts using fraction bars. Here, pupils view equivalent fractions with unlike denominators using fraction bars. Lastly,...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Roll Out Fractions Game: Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Reinforce the concept of comparing fractions with a hands-on, two-player game that calls for a visual model, score board, and dice. Players roll dice to acquire their given fraction, create the fraction using fraction tiles, then...
Worksheet
Common Core Sheets

Comparing Numerically (Different Denominator)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Compare fractions with different denominators in a handy Common Core based worksheet. Fourth graders decide which fraction is larger or smaller based on the parts that make up a whole (denominator) and the parts being described...
Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before working...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jon and Charlie's Run

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
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Intensive Intervention

Fractions as Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Your learners will enjoy thoroughly understanding fractions, and you will appreciate the abundant, quality resources in this comprehensive unit that builds toward a complete understanding of the concept of fractions as numbers. Many...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hershey Bar Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fourth and fifth graders explain how to use equivalent fractions. They recognize which fractions are equivalent. Pupils find equivalent fractions. 
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Here is a comparing and ordering fractions learning activity that extends young mathematicians understanding of fractions with like and non-like denominators. By representing and explaining each fraction in a picture or diagram, students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Find 2/3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This short problem with representing fractions on a number line is more than meets the eye. Labeled only with the numbers zero and 1/4, a number line is used to locate the fraction 2/3. A solution can be found in multiple ways, but young...
App
Key Stage Fun

Squeebles Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
We are not exactly sure what a Squeeble is, but apparently they love cake and fractions, and your little bakers-turned-mathematicians will also. This app focuses on the basics of fractions including modeling fractions, equivalent...
Handout
Math Centre UK

Fractions—Basic Ideas

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
What are fractions? Find out using a reference page and video that goes in depth on how to make fractions equivalent, write fractions in simplest form, convert improper fractions into mixed numbers, and vice versa. Following...
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Curated OER

Snow Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
It's a snow day, and two brothers attending schools with different schedules each got a late start to the day. But who had the shorter school day? That's what your class will find out as they apply their knowledge of fractions to this...
App
Freecloud Design

Mathmateer

For Students K - 6th Standards
Three, two, one...liftoff! Elevate math skills to new heights while having a blast. A great resource that combines entertainment and education for children of all ages.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Comparison of Fractions, Decimals, and Percents: Filling in the Squares

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
An interactive equipped with five questions challenges mathematicians to convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. A diagram changes its size to visually depict conversions alongside symbols to compare them. Question types...