Comparing Fractions Using the 'One Away from a Whole' Strategy

The video tutorial introduces a mental strategy for comparing fractions that are one unit away from a whole. It explains the concept using fraction bars and provides examples with different denominators. The strategy focuses on identifying the missing piece that completes the fraction to a whole. By comparing the size of these missing pieces, students can determine which fraction is closer to being a whole and thus greater. The tutorial includes both visual and mental strategies to help students understand and apply the concept effectively.

What is the main idea behind the 'one away from a whole' strategy?

• To add fractions to make them a whole.

• To compare fractions that are more than one unit away from a whole.

• To identify fractions that are one unit away from being a whole.

• To find fractions that are exactly equal to a whole.

If a fraction is 5/6, what is the missing piece to make it a whole?

• 1/6

• 1/5

• 1/7

• 1/8

When comparing fractions that are one unit away from a whole, what should you focus on?

• The fraction itself.

• The missing piece that completes the whole.

• The numerator of the fraction.

• The denominator of the fraction.

Which fraction is closer to a whole: 3/4 or 7/8?

• 3/4

• 7/8

• Both are equally close

• Neither is close

In the comparison of 9/10 and 5/6, which fraction is closer to a whole?

• 9/10

• 5/6

• Both are equally close

• Neither is close

Why are tenths considered closer to a whole than sixths?

• Because tenths are not fractions.

• Because tenths are equal to sixths.

• Because tenths are smaller pieces.

• Because tenths are larger pieces.

In the final example, which fraction is closer to a whole: 2/3 or 11/12?

• Neither is close

• Both are equally close

• 11/12

• 2/3

What is the missing piece for the fraction 2/3 to become a whole?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

How does the number of people sharing a pie affect the size of the pieces?

• Fewer people means smaller pieces.

• The number of people does not affect the size.

• More people means smaller pieces.

• More people means larger pieces.

Why is it important to consider the size of the missing piece when comparing fractions?

• Because it determines how close the fraction is to a whole.

• Because it changes the numerator.

• Because it changes the denominator.

• Because it makes the fraction larger.