Comparing Fractions with Common Denominators

What is a fraction?

• A method for dividing numbers

• A number representing part of a group or whole

• A type of mathematical operation

• A symbol used in algebra

What does the denominator in a fraction tell us?

• How many parts are being counted

• The total number of equal parts in the whole

• The difference between the numerator and the whole

• The sum of all parts

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts being counted

• The difference between the whole and parts counted

• The division of parts

In the story, who ate more of their chocolate bar?

• Charlie

• Tracy

• It's not specified

• They ate the same amount

How many pieces did Tracy eat from her chocolate bar?

• 4/6

• 2/6

• 5/8

• 3/8

What fraction did Charlie eat of his chocolate bar?

• 3/8

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 5/8

How do we visually compare fractions?

• By drawing and shading models

• By adding them

• By dividing them

• By subtracting them

What symbol is used to show that one fraction is smaller than another?

• The greater than symbol (>)

• The not equal symbol (!=)

• The equal symbol (=)

• The less than symbol (<)

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

• Making a comparison statement

• Rewriting the fractions

• Drawing a model

• Shading the parts eaten

Which fraction is smaller, 2/6 or 4/6?

• 2/6

• It cannot be determined

• 4/6

• They are equal