Hit unlike fractions out of the park in a comparing fractions color by number (symbol) activity. 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

Concepts

baseball, comparing fractions, fractions unlike denominators, color by numbers

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Additional Tags

math

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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

Common Core

4.NF.A.2