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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Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerators, Assessment Variation
Have your class demonstrate their ability to compare fractions with this short multiple-choice assessment. Using the fractions 9/8 and 9/4, the students first make comparisons using both words and the greater than/less than signs. Next,...
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Comparing Fractions (D)
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 (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)
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 (I)
In this comparing fractions practice 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)
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 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...
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,...
Primary Resources
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Practice, practice, practice! Use this resource to help kids practice ordering and comparing fractions. There are six problems where they compare two fractions, two where they order fractions smallest to largest, and one where they fill...
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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.
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Compare Fractions Story Problems
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 6 story problems. Students will need to change fractions have common denominators before comparing them.
Illustrative Mathematics
Ordering Fractions
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...
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Compare and Order Fractions
In this compare and ordering fractions worksheet, students compare fractions and order them from least to greatest. Students compare 6 fractions and order 20 sets of fractions, and answer 4 word problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Two Different Pizzas
What better way to learn about fractions than with a couple pizzas? Help Jessica figure out how much of the pizza she has eaten, while teaching your class that fractions refer to a specific whole amount. This problem will be challenging...
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Comparing Fractions and Equivalence
There are a few ways to practice fraction skills here, and they will all appeal to visual learners. First, mathematicians fill in blanks in two fraction number sequences. Next, they analyze two fractions marked along a number line to...
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Snow Day
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...
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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...
Lakeshore Learning
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Math can be satisfying for the mind and the stomach! Incorporate slices of pizza into your fractions instructional activity with a set of informative resources. After a brief guided instructional activity on comparing and ordering...
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Our Solar System - Comparing Planetary Travel Distances
NASA presents a mini-unit on distances in our solar system. It incorporates scientific concepts of gravity, mass, density, and payload while your aspiring astronauts also employ mathematics skills. They calculate speed, they determine...
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Draw a Picture - Fractions
Learners solve six word problems where they draw pictures in order to identify fractions as parts of a group or to compare fractions. Great practice for your third and fourth graders.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Order Fractions & Decimals
Going from fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction shouldn't be a chore, but an easy step for young mathematicians to do within problems. This interactive lesson shows how long division can change any fraction to a decimal. Started...
CK-12 Foundation
Fraction Ordering with Lowest Common Denominators: Test Your Strength
Young mathematicians use a bell and hammer to see how high or low the puck goes. Then, they order the fractional values to demonstrate the greatest to lowest hit. Students then respond to several questions that require them to use...