Comparing Fractions: Strategies and Symbols

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts not being considered

• The number of parts being considered

• The size of each part

What symbol is used to indicate that one fraction is larger than another?

• !=

• =

• <

• >

If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you determine which one is larger?

• Compare the numerators

• Compare the denominators

• Draw a model

• They are always equal

In comparing fractions using models, what is crucial for accuracy?

• The color of the models

• The size of the models

• The equality of the parts

• The number of models

If a fraction has a numerator of 3 and a denominator of 4, what does it represent?

• 3 out of 3 parts are considered

• 4 out of 4 parts are considered

• 3 out of 4 parts are considered

• 4 out of 3 parts are considered

What is a key strategy in comparing fractions?

• Ignoring the denominator

• Using models

• Guessing

• Always choosing the larger number

How can one visually compare fractions?

• By drawing models

• By comparing numerators only

• By comparing denominators only

• By adding the fractions

How does one compare fractions with different denominators and numerators?

• It is not possible

• Finding a common denominator

• Using models

• By converting to decimals

When comparing fractions with equal denominators, what is directly compared?

• The numerators

• The denominators

• The models

• The fractions cannot be compared

When comparing fractions with the same numerator, which fraction is larger?

• It cannot be determined

• They are equal

• The one with the smaller denominator

• The one with the larger denominator