Comparing fractions (age 9+)
Compare and order fractions with different numerators and denominators by creating common denominators/numerators or comparing to a benchmark such as 1/2; justify conclusions with visual models
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If your child has eaten 2/3 of their lunch and a friend has eaten 3/4 of theirs, can they work out who's eaten more — by finding a common way to compare the fractions?
Compare and order fractions with different numerators and denominators by creating common denominators/numerators or comparing to a benchmark such as 1/2; justify conclusions with visual models
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- Compare 3/8 and 5/12 by finding a common denominator of 24
- Order 2/3, 3/5, and 7/10 from smallest to largest
- Use the benchmark 1/2 to decide that 5/8 > 3/7
“If your child has eaten 2/3 of their lunch and a friend has eaten 3/4 of theirs, can they work out who's eaten more — by finding a common way to compare the fractions?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Fractions
- Age range
- Ages 9–10