Comparing Fractions
aligned to 3.nf.a.3 Explain Equivalence Of Fractions In Special Cases, And Compare Fractions By Reasoning About Their Size.
Learning Objective
I can tell which fraction is bigger by drawing pictures.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Draw two squares that are the same size. Divide one square into 4 equal parts and color in ¼ of the square. Divide the other square into 2 equal parts and color in ½ of the square. Which colored part is bigger? Draw two circles that are the same size. Divide one circle into 3 equal parts and color in ⅔ of the circle. Divide the other circle into 6 equal parts and color in ⅚ of the circle. Which colored part is bigger? Draw two rectangles that are the same size. Divide one rectangle into 8 equal parts and color in ⅜ of the rectangle. Divide the other rectangle into 4 equal parts and color in ¼ of the rectangle. Which colored part is bigger?”
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