Comparing E
Compare Fractions with unlike numerators and unlike denominators using models and symbols
Additional Prompts
Which fraction is greater? 3⁄2 or 2⁄3
Show how you know using paper folding.
Which fraction is greater? 6⁄5 or 5⁄6
Show how you know using paper folding.
Create a set using cubes to represent either 3⁄2 and 2⁄3 OR 6⁄5 and 5⁄6
Which of your fractions is greater? How do you know?
Two grade 4 classes have 32 students in each class. One of the classes is 5⁄8 boys while the other class is 3⁄4 boys. Which class has more boys?
Explain your reasoning.
Fraction Pathway Challenge:
http://mathclips.ca/lib/CL001_KC_FractionsPartWhole/CL001_Games/FractionChallenge.pdf. Students move through a maze by comparing fractions.