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Comparing Fractions ActivityComparing Fractions Activity
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4th - 6th
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Comparing Fractions

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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, determining how close each fraction is to one, and working with common denominators.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

fractions, comparing fractions, common denominators, unit fractions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Challenge the class to find different ways of comparing fractions while working on the task

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have experience with benchmark fractions
  • Knowledge of unit fractions is necessary

Pros

  • Provides commentary on the mathematics for instructors
  • Lists some discussion prompts to use with the class

Cons

  • None

Common Core

4.NF.A.2 5.NF.B.3 6.NS.C.6.a MP2 MP3 MP5 MP7

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