Students will learn how to compare fractions having the same numerator, denominator, or both. They'll start with manipulatives and number lines.
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Next, students will learn how to compare fractions with like denominators, without using manipulatives or visuals.
Comparing fractions with the same denominator by Khan Academy
Compare fractions with the same denominator by Khan Academy
After that, students will learn how to compare unit fractions.
Comparing unit fractions by Khan Academy
Next, students will learn how to compare fractions having the same numerators.
Comparing fractions with the same numerator by Khan Academy
After that, students will learn how to find equivalent fractions using the length model, fraction sectors, and number lines.
Next, give your students these challenges:
- 2020 Math Kangaroo Levels 3-4 Problem #19 by STEM4all
- Probable Words by NRICH
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Jumping Frogs (patterns, counting, primes)
by MathPickle
3.NF.A.3: Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.