Develop young mathematicians' ability to compare fractions with investigation into the number 1/2. After brainstorming a list of fractions equivalent to 1/2, children identify a pattern in the numerators and denominators that allows them use this benchmark value to quickly compare fractions.

Concepts

comparing fractions, fractions, equivalent fractions, improper fractions

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Additional Tags

equivalent fractions, improper fractions, comparing fractions, fractions, math

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Instructional Ideas

• Allow children to work with a partner when completing the different tasks during whole group instruction
• After completing the worksheet, call on students to share and explain their solutions to each problem
• Have students turn in their answers to the wrap-up question as an exit ticket

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson calls for the use of fraction circle manipulatives, which can be created using the included templates

Pros

• Lesson includes both a warm-up and wrap-up problem
• Worksheet offers word problems that involve real-life contexts for comparing fractions
• Multiple online manipulatives are available as additional support for learners
• Comments and suggestions are included as support with teaching this lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.b 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2 MP7 MP8