Comparing and Ordering Fractions

The video tutorial covers lesson 18 of module five for grade three, focusing on fractions. It begins with instructions on placing fractions on a number line and comparing them. The lesson progresses to comparing fractions with different denominators, using examples like string lengths and long jump distances. The tutorial concludes with arranging yarn lengths from shortest to longest, emphasizing the use of fractions in practical scenarios.

What is the first step in placing fractions on a number line?

• Label the fractions

• Draw the number line

• Circle the fractions

• Compare the fractions

How do you determine which fraction is greater?

• By adding them together

• By comparing their positions on the number line

• By looking at the denominator

• By looking at the numerator

Which fraction is closest to zero: 1/6 or 4/6?

• They are equal

• 1/6

• 4/6

• Cannot be determined

When comparing 1/4 and 1/8, which is greater?

• They are equal

• 1/8

• 1/4

• Cannot be determined

How many tenths are there in one whole?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 15

Which is greater: 4/5 or 4/10?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 4/10

• 4/5

If Liz's string is 4/6 of a yard and Jay's is 5/7, whose string is longer?

• They are equal

• Jay's string

• Cannot be determined

• Liz's string

In a long jump, if Wendy jumps 9/10 of a meter and Judy jumps 10/9, who jumps a shorter distance?

• Wendy

• Judy

• They jump the same distance

• Cannot be determined

Arrange the following from shortest to longest: 5/6, 5/3, 3/2.

• 3/2, 5/6, 5/3

• 5/3, 3/2, 5/6

• 5/6, 5/3, 3/2

• 5/6, 3/2, 5/3