Comparing Fractions Made Easy

The video tutorial explains how to compare fractions with different denominators using models and equivalency charts. It demonstrates the use of fraction strips to show equivalence and introduces the concept of creating equivalent fractions through multiplication. The tutorial also covers how to compare fractions without models by using equivalency charts to find common denominators and compare numerators. Practice exercises are provided to reinforce the concepts learned.

What does one-half equal when using fraction strips?

• One fourth

• Three fourths

• Two fourths

• Two thirds

Which fraction is greater, one-half or three-fourths?

• One-half

• Three-fourths

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the purpose of an equivalency chart?

• To subtract fractions

• To add fractions

• To multiply fractions

• To compare fractions

How do you find equivalent fractions using the equivalency chart?

• Divide numerators

• Count by numerators and denominators

• Subtract numerators

• Multiply denominators

What common denominator is used to compare one-half and three-fourths in the example?

• 16

• 4

• 12

• 8

Which fraction is less, one-half or three-fourths, based on the equivalency chart?

• Three-fourths

• One-half

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

What does the equivalency chart extend to when common denominators are not found?

• Does not extend

• Stops at 10

• Extends as needed

• Limited to 20

What multiplication fact is used to extend the equivalency chart for five times?

• 5 times 8

• 5 times 5

• 5 times 7

• 5 times 6

What is the result of comparing five-sevenths and four-fifths using extended equivalency charts?

• They are equal

• Four-fifths is greater

• Cannot be determined

• Five-sevenths is greater

How do you determine which fraction is greater using the dots method?

• Randomly assigned dots

• More dots indicate a greater fraction

• Dots are not used for comparison

• Less dots indicate a greater fraction