Comparing and Ordering Fractions with Benchmark Fractions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of benchmark fractions and demonstrates how to use them to compare and order fractions. It explains the use of number lines as a visual tool for comparing fractions and ordering them from least to greatest. The lesson includes interactive practice where students draw number lines and compare fractions themselves. The tutorial concludes with independent exercises for students to complete on their own.

What is a benchmark fraction?

• A common fraction used to compare other fractions

• A fraction used in algebra

• A fraction used to calculate area

• A fraction used to measure length

Which of the following is a benchmark fraction?

• 1/7

• 1/2

• 3/8

• 5/6

If 1/4 is less than 1/2 and 5/6 is more than 1/2, which fraction is greater?

• 1/4

• 5/6

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

On a number line, which fraction is closest to zero?

• 5/8

• 1/6

• 2/3

• 1/2

Which fraction is exactly in the middle of a number line?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3

Which of these fractions is the least: 1/3, 1/2, or 3/4?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• They are equal

Which fraction is the greatest: 1/3, 1/2, or 3/4?

• They are equal

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

When comparing 1/4 and 6/8 on a number line, which is greater?

• 6/8

• 1/4

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

Which fraction is the least: 2/3, 3/6, or 1/15?

• 2/3

• They are equal

• 3/6

• 1/15

Which fraction is the greatest: 2/3, 3/6, or 1/15?

• 2/3

• 3/6

• 1/15

• They are equal