Curated OER
Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions
How can you tell if fractions have equal value? Use various collaborative activities to demonstrate the ways to determine whether or not fractions are equivalent.
Intensive Intervention
Fractions as Numbers
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...
EngageNY
Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and Operations
Need a unit to teach fractions to fourth graders? Look no further than this well-developed and thorough set of lessons that takes teachers through all steps of planning, implementing, and assessing their lessons. Divided into eight...
New York City Department of Education
Peter’s Garden
Watch scholars' understanding of fractions bloom. The resource presents a performance task where the fractions are equal parts from the same whole, and mathematicians must use them to solve problems about a grade level garden. Teachers...
Beyond Benign
Municipal Waste Generation
Statistically, waste may become a problem in the future if people do not take action. Using their knowledge of statistics and data representation, pupils take a look at the idea of waste generation. The four-part unit has class members...
Core Knowledge Foundation
A “Whole” Lot of Fraction Fun!
Young mathematicians are introduced to fractions in a unit that helps them to understand parts of a whole.
Savvas Learning
Saxon Math 5/4
You'll never have to search for another worksheet again after downloading this extensive collection of Saxon math materials. With over 600 pages of example problems and skills practice exercises, this is a must-have resource...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Integers, Opposites, Absolute Value
Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...
San Francisco Symphony
The 20% of Beethoven
Compare Beethoven's fifth symphony to latin music and disco. Learners will listen to and discuss the elements found in the first part of Beethoven's composition. They'll then look for the same elements in Tito Puente and Bee Gees songs....
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and use the greater than or less than sign to show their relationship....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions Using Lcm Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions in word problems and determine which is bigger or smaller. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and put them in order. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
PBS
Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the missing piece.
PBS
Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ordering Fractions and Decimals
This video tutorial reviews how to order fractions and decimals by converting the numbers to either all fractions or all decimals. It includes detailed examples.
Other
Pbs Mathline: Fractions to Half or Half Not [Pdf]
This tutorial features a hands-on lesson that teaches equivalent fractions for grades 3-4. Students explore fractional parts equivalent to one-half. Lesson plan includes an extensive list of materials, worksheets, extension activities...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Visually Compare Fractions 1
Practice comparing fractions with the help of visuals aides. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.b Represent a fraction a/b...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Fractions With the Same Numerator
Compare two fractions that have the same numerator using greater and less than symbols. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Fractions of Different Wholes
Compare two fractions based on the whole that each one refers to. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.b Represent a fraction...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Fractions With Different Numerators and Denominators
Practice comparing two fractions with different denominators with greater and less than symbols. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Fractions With the Same Numerator
In this exercise, students practice comparing fractions with the same numerator. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Compare Fractions of Whole Numbers by Filling in Inequalities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must find the fraction of a whole number and determine if it is greater than, less than, or equal to another whole number. Includes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Decimals and Fractions Using Inequalities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice using the >, <, and = signs as they compare decimals and fractions. To do this, they first convert the fraction to...