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Hit unlike fractions out of the park in a comparing fractions color by number (symbol) worksheet. Young mathematicians place <, >, or = to make each comparing sentence true. Then, they use a key to color accordingly. When complete, the final picture creates a baseball player holding a baseball bat
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Instructional Ideas
- Use at the start of baseball season, usually at the beginning of April
- Review the greater than, less than, and equal to symbols before handing out the worksheet
- Allow individuals to choose any skin color crayon they preference
Classroom Considerations
- The title on the sheet says Comparing Like Fractions, but pupils are actually comparing unlike fractions; clarify this concept before beginning
- Assumes pupils know how to compare fractions with unlike denominators
- Requires blue, gray, purple, and skin colored crayons or colored pencils
- Provide scrap paper or manipulatives to support problem solving
Pros
- Comes with a colored answer key version
- Allows enough space to write <, >, = in each square
- Baseball math is a fun way for class members to practice fourth grade Common Core math skills
Cons
- Title of worksheet is incorrect