Have your class demonstrate their ability to compare fractions with this short multiple-choice assessment. Using the fractions 9/8 and 9/4, the students first make comparisons using both words and the greater than/less than signs. Next, young mathematicians select which of two number lines correctly labels the pair of fractions. Experience working with improper fractions is required for success on this assessment, so be sure your class is prepared. Encourage learners to draw pictures or models of the fractions to support their comparisons.

Concepts

fraction ordering, number lines, fractions

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Additional Tags

fractions on a number line, fractions with like numerators, comparing improper fractions, math

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Pros

• Requires students to compare fractions in multiple ways
• Thoroughly assesses the ability of learners to compare fractions with same numerators

Cons

• Assessment is brief and only includes the comparison of two fractions

Common Core

3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.d MP5 MP7