True or False
Comparing Fractions
Models
100
True or False:
The numerator or count is on the top of a fraction.
TRUE
The numerator is the number on the top of a fraction.
100
Which fraction is bigger?
or 
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When the fractions have the same numerator, the smaller the size or denominator, the bigger the fraction.
(You are splitting the whole into less pieces)
100
Which models represent 1/2?
A. 
B. 
C. .png)
A. 2/4 = 1/2
B. 3/12 is not equivalent to 1/2
C. 3/6 = 1/2
200
True or False:
The denominator or size is on the top of the fraction.
FALSE!
The denominator or size is on the bottom of the fraction.
200
Which fraction is bigger?
or 
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When the size or the denominator is the same, the fraction with the larger count is bigger because that means you are closer to one whole.
200
Name the fraction where the arrow is pointing.
1/8
300
True or False:
Equivalent means the same.
TRUE
Equivalent = Equal or the same
300
Use a number line and bar model to prove 1/3 and 2/6 are equivalent.
300
Joe and Betsy are both eating the same size chocolate bar. Betsy ate 2/4 of the bar. Joe ate 4/8 of his. Use a bar model or number line to show much both people ate.
Did they eat the same amount?
Yes they ate them same amount!
400
True or False:
The opening of the symbol should be facing the smaller number.
FALSE
The opening should be facing the greater number. Remember BIG!
400
Which fraction is bigger? 
or 
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400
How much more does Joe have to eat of his candy bar?
How much more does Betsy have to eat?
Joe has 4/8 left to eat:
Betsy has 2/4 left to eat.
500
True or False:
When comparing two fractions with the numerator of one, the fraction with the bigger denominator is greater.
Example: 1/8 > 1/4
FALSE
When the numerator is the same, the bigger the denominator, the smaller the fraction because you are splitting the whole into more pieces.
500
Draw one bar model that represents both 1/4 and 2/8
Whiteboard demonstration
500
Use a bar model AND number line to show 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent!
