Comparing Fractions
Est. Class Sessions: 1
This is the first of two lessons in this unit on comparing fractions. In this lesson, students organize their fraction strips in a chart and then use the chart to compare and order fractions according to size. Students also use the fraction strips to compare fractions to the one-half benchmark.
Content in this Lesson
- Finding fractions equivalent to 1/2 using fraction strips [E8].
- Comparing fractions using fraction strips and the one-half benchmark [E9].
- Comparing fractions with the same numerator or same denominator [E9].
- Representing fraction comparisons with symbols (e.g., <, >, = ) [E7].
Materials for Students
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Student Books |
Student Guide |
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Teacher Resources |
Teacher Guide - digital |
Supplies for Students
set of fraction strips from Lessons 1 and 2
blank sheet of paper
glue
Materials for the Teacher
Fraction Strips for the Teacher and More Fraction Strips for the Teacher Masters from Lessons 1 and 2 (Teacher Guide)
Display of Fraction Chart (Student Guide) Reference
Unit 8 Assessment Record
Materials Preparation
Fraction Strips for the Teacher. Using the Fraction Strips for the Teacher and More Fraction Strips for the Teacher Masters from Lessons 1 and 2, cut out, color, and mount one set of fraction strips on a chart as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Color code for fraction strips to match the colors of the fraction circle pieces
Assessment in this Lesson
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Comparing Fractions |
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