Equivalent Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Fractions on a Number Line
Fraction Strips
Representing Fractions
100
What is an equivalent fraction for 2/4?
1/2
100
Which symbol completes this fraction sentence?
2/5 __ 3/5
<
100
What fraction is represented by this number line?
2/3
100
B. 1/3 = 2/6
100
Write the fraction that is represented by this model.
2/8
200
200
Two students made blankets. Their patterns are shown below. Which comparison statement about the shaded parts is true?
A. 2/4 > 3/4
B. 3/4 > 2/4
C. 1/4 < 2/4
D. 1/3 < 2/2
B. 3/4 > 2/4
200
Select a point on the number line that shows a fraction equivalent to ½.
A B C
B
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A. ½ < ⅓ because halves are smaller than thirds
B. ¼ > ⅙ because fourths are larger than sixths
C. ⅔ > 2/4 because thirds are larger than fourths
B. ¼ > ⅙ because fourths are larger than sixths
C. ⅔ > 2/4 because thirds are larger than fourths
200
Draw a model that represents 2/3.
Teacher will check the student drawings.
300
two parts
300
Which symbol completes this fraction sentence? Explain why.
4/8 ___ 4/6
4/8 < 4/6 because the size of an 8th is smaller because it has been cut into more pieces than a 6th. (Teacher will accept all reasonable explanations.)
300
Draw a number line that represents 4/6.
Teacher will check the student drawings.
300
D. 3/4 > 3/8
300
Write the fraction that represents this model.
2/6