Comparing Fractions and Benchmarks

This video tutorial covers lesson 6.6 on comparing fractions using benchmarks and common denominators. It explains how to use fraction strips, fraction walls, and number lines to compare fractions like seven-twelfths and one-half. The lesson also includes practical examples and word problems to illustrate the concepts. The video concludes with a preview of the next lesson, which will focus on comparing fractions by making common denominators.

What is a benchmark in the context of comparing fractions?

• A type of fraction

• A known size or amount to compare fractions

• A mathematical operation

• A tool to measure length

How can fraction strips help in comparing fractions?

• By visually representing fractions to compare their sizes

• By multiplying fractions

• By adding fractions together

• By converting fractions to decimals

What is the purpose of finding common denominators?

• To subtract fractions

• To compare fractions more easily

• To add fractions

• To multiply fractions

How can a number line be used to compare fractions?

• By subtracting fractions on the line

• By adding fractions on the line

• By multiplying fractions on the line

• By plotting fractions and observing their positions

What indicates that a fraction is equal to half?

• The fraction is greater than one

• The numerator and denominator are equal

• The numerator is half the denominator

• The numerator is double the denominator

When comparing fractions with the same denominator, what should you compare?

• The denominators

• The numerators

• The whole numbers

• The decimal equivalents

How can benchmarks help compare fractions with different denominators?

• By using zero, half, and one as reference points

• By multiplying them

• By adding them together

• By converting them to decimals

What does it mean if a fraction is closer to one whole?

• It is greater than half

• It is equal to half

• It is equal to zero

• It is less than half

How can you make a fraction comparison statement true?

• By choosing any numerator

• By choosing a numerator that makes the fraction greater or less than the other

• By choosing any denominator

• By converting to decimals

Who walks the farthest distance to school?

• Emma

• Tala

• Tim

• All walk the same distance