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SJ 6.1 Lesson

SJ 6.1 Lesson

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Easy

CCSS
4.NF.A.2

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Isabel Choe

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SJ 6.1 Lesson

Common Fractions: Making comparisons and estimates

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Directions

Get your math notebook

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Open Ended

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Some numbers are useful benchmarks for comparing numbers.


Numbers like 1/2, 1 1/2 and so on.


If we use a benchmark of 1/2 what can you say about the fractions 3/4 and 4/9 in comparison to 1/2?

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Multiple Choice

Which fraction is greater? 3/4 or 4/9?

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3/4

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4/9

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Answer

3/4 is greater than 4/9

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Open Ended

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In your math notebook, write down the three fractions.


Which fractions is the least?

Which fraction is the greatest?


Be ready to share out the strategies you used and your answer.

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Answer

4/5 is the least.


8/4 is the greatest.

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Open Ended

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Is the sum of Logan's and Kay's fraction greater than or less than 2?


How do you know?

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Answer

We know that 8/4 is 2 and 8/5 is less than 2.


If we take that information and estimate the sum, 8/4 + 8/5 would be greater than 2.

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SJ 6.1 Lesson

Common Fractions: Making comparisons and estimates

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