Illustrative Mathematics
Listing Fractions in Increasing Size
Increase the depth of your class's fractional number sense with this number-ordering activity. Given four fractions, each with different numerators and denominators, young learners are asked to place them in order from smallest to...
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Which is Closer to 1?
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...
Common Core Sheets
Comparing Visual Fractions
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Using Benchmarks to Compare Fractions
Introduce a new strategy for comparing fractions by analyzing Melissa's use of benchmarks. Walk the class through her process, calling on students to explain their understanding of each step she took. Then practice this method on two...
DK Publishing
Comparing Fractions
Which one is greater? Once young mathematicians understand the basics of fractions they can begin comparing them. In these practice problems they begin by examining 12 pairs of fractions and choosing the one that is greater. Next,...
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Compare Fractions
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare fractions.
Education Development Center
Comparing Fractions
Three heads are better than one. After reading a conversation between three friends about how to compare fractions, scholars analyze and discuss each presented strategy. These include using unit fractions, using benchmark fractions,...
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Comparing Fractions with Objects and Pictures
Scholars will compare fractions using objects and pictures. They view pre-made pictures and concrete objects of fractions. Then use small white boards to draw pictorial representations of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions with a Different Whole
What was Bryce's mistake? Through analysis of a student work example, learners develop their own ability to compare the fractions one fourth and one half. Central to this activity is the concept that, when comparing fractions, the whole...
Rational Number Project
Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 18: Overview
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 denominators that allows them...
Arcademics
Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions
Players push and pull their way to understanding fractions. Users play against one another or the computer in an online tug-of-war game to compare fractions. Learners choose the correct symbol to compare two fractions. Each correct...
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Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators
Who has more candy? Learners start by examining a word problem and its visual illustration to determine how Joel's candy numbers compare to Toby's. They fill in the appropriate symbol. Next, mathematicians compare fractions and two...
Common Core Sheets
Comparing Fraction Relative Size
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 two fractions...
CK-12 Foundation
Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges
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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Comparing Fractions
The best way to teach students how to compare fractions is using visual means. This instructional activity suggests a variety of ways to help learners understand this concept using a SMART Board, Kidspiration, videos, computer games, and...
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Comparing Fractions (D)
In this comparing fractions practice instructional activity, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (C)
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (E)
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (I)
In this comparing fractions practice instructional activity, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (J)
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (H)
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders use an inequality sign or an equal sign as they compare 10 pairs of fractions.
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Comparing Fractions (G)
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
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Comparing Fractions (F)
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, 5th graders examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
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Comparing Fractions (H)
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, learners examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.