Comparing Fractions

MGSE3.NF.3.D

3rd Grade

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Comparing Fractions

Objectives and Questions

Objective: I can compare two fractions by determining if their size
is greater than, less than, or equal.

Questions:
1.)

What is a numerator?

2.)

What is a denominator?

3.)

How do I determine the size of a fraction?

4.)

How do I compare two fractions?

Fraction

A part of a whole

Numerator
The top number of a
fraction; the number
that tells us how much is
shaded

01

02

Denominator
The bottom number; the
number that tells us how
many EQUAL parts the
whole has been split

Taking two or more
things, noticing things
that are different and
things that are similar

03

04

Vocabulary: What is a numerator and

denominator?

Comparing

How can I find the size of a fraction?

¾

How can I compare two fractions?

⅜

​3/4

How can I compare two fractions?

⅜

⅝

1.)WALK around the room

2.)When I say STOP you must pair with the person closest to you

3.)Do not turn your card around until I say “three!”

4.)Be a good sport! If your fraction was lower, while following the person who

won, cheer them on!

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King of the Hill!

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Let’s test

your skills!

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is greater than?

• 2/4

• 3/4

Multiple Choice

1/2 is ______ 3/4

• greater than

• equal to

• less than

Multiple Choice

Which one is LESS than?

• 1/3

• 2/4

Multiple Choice

4/8 is ________ 3/8

• greater than

• equal to

• less than

Multiple Choice

5/10 is ________ 1/2

• greater than

• equal to

• less than

Poll

How do you feel about comparing fractions?

• I love it!

• It's okay!

• I would like to explore more!

• I am confused and would like more help!