Lesson 6

Using Circle Pieces

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  1. 1/10; The whole is divided into fewer pieces for the tenths, so each piece is larger.
  2. 3/5; The whole is divided into fewer pieces for the 5ths, so each piece is larger.
  3. 11/2; 5/4 is the same as 11/4. Since 1/2 is larger than 1/4, 11/2 is larger than 5/4.

T. Order Fractions

  1. Which is greater, 1/12 or 1/10? How did you decide?
  2. Which is greater, 3/5 or 3/8? How did you decide?
  3. Which is greater, 11/2 or 5/4? How did you decide?