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Illustrative Mathematics

Listing Fractions in Increasing Size

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which is Closer to 1?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
Common Core Sheets

Comparing Visual Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Using Benchmarks to Compare Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Introduce a new strategy for comparing fractions by analyzing Melissa's use of benchmarks. Walk the class through her process, calling on learners to explain their understanding of each step she took. Then practice this method on two...
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DK Publishing

Comparing Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare fractions.
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Activity
Education Development Center

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions with Objects and Pictures

For Teachers 3rd
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions with a Different Whole

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
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...
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Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 18: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
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...
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Interactive
Arcademics

Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
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...
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Common Core Sheets

Comparing Fraction Relative Size

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
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 activity that has learners comparing fractions by their relative size. Each problem contains two fractions...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges

For Students 6th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (D)

For Students 5th
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (C)

For Students 5th
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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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (E)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (I)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (J)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (H)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (G)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (F)

For Students 5th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (H)

For Students 4th - 5th
For this comparing fractions practice worksheet, students examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.