Comparing Fractions in Word Problems

The video tutorial explores how Katie spent her time on homework across different subjects, focusing on comparing fractions to determine which activities took more than two-thirds of an hour. The instructor uses visual aids to compare fractions like three-fourths, seven-eighths, three-sixths, and five-tenths to two-thirds, concluding that Katie spent more than two-thirds of an hour on math and reading.

What fraction of an hour did Katie spend on math homework?

• 1/4 of an hour

• 3/4 of an hour

• 1/2 of an hour

• 2/3 of an hour

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

What visual method was used to compare the fractions?

• Using a ruler

• Calculating with a calculator

• Hand drawing sections

• Drawing circles

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Which fraction is greater, 3/4 or 2/3?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

How much time did Katie spend on reading compared to two-thirds of an hour?

• Less

• Equal

• Not specified

• More

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5A

Which fraction represents the time Katie spent on reading?

• 3/6

• 5/10

• 3/4

• 7/8

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the equivalent fraction of 5/10?

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 1/2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Did Katie spend more than two-thirds of an hour on writing?

• No

• Not mentioned

• Yes

• Exactly two-thirds

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

What fraction of an hour did Katie spend on science?

• 3/6

• 7/8

• 2/3

• 5/10

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Is 3/6 greater than, less than, or equal to two-thirds?

• Less

• Not comparable

• Greater

• Equal

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Which subjects did Katie spend more than two-thirds of an hour on?

• All subjects

• Math and Science

• Reading and Writing

• Math and Reading

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7