Comparing Fractions
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Objective
I can tell which fraction is bigger by drawing pictures.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Draw two circles. Divide one into fourths and the other into eighths. Color in ¾ of the first circle and ⁵⁄₈ of the second circle. Which colored part is bigger?
Imagine you have two candy bars that are the same size. You cut one into 3 equal pieces and eat 1 piece. You cut the other into 6 equal pieces and eat 2 pieces. Draw a picture of each candy bar. Which candy bar did you eat more of?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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