Ordering Fractions and Decimals

Grade 445 min

aligned to 5.ns.1d I Can Compare (using Symbols <, >, =) And Order (least To Greatest And Greatest To Least) A Set Of No More Than Four Decimals And Fractions (proper, Improper) And/or Mixed Numbers Using Multiple Strategies (e.g., Benchmarks, Place Value, Number Lines). Justify Solutions Orally, In Writing, Or With A Model.

Learning Objective

I can order a mix of fractions and decimals from smallest to largest or largest to smallest using different strategies like number lines.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Ordering Fractions | How to Order Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Order the following fractions from least to greatest: ½, ⅕, ¼, ⅓. Show your work. Order the following fractions from greatest to least: ⅚, ⅔, ¾, ⅘. Show your work. Order the following fractions from least to greatest: ⅜, ½, ⅝, ¼. Show your work.

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