Fractions Level 3
Part of the Fractions skill progression -- 8 lessons, each building toward demonstrated mastery.
8 Lessons
What Your Child Will Learn
- 1
Comparing Fractions with Same Denominators
Compare fractions that have the same denominator by reasoning about the number of same-sized pieces.
Objective: Students will compare fractions with the same denominator by comparing numerators and verify using number lines.45 minutes - 2
Comparing Fractions with Same Numerators
Compare fractions that have the same numerator by reasoning about piece size - fewer pieces means bigger pieces!
Objective: Students will compare fractions with the same numerator by reasoning that fewer parts means larger pieces, and verify using number lines.45 minutes - 3
Benchmark Fractions - Comparing to 1/2
Learn to quickly classify fractions as less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2 using benchmark reasoning.
Objective: Students will classify fractions as less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2 by comparing the numerator to half the denominator.45 minutes - 4
Using Benchmarks to Compare Two Fractions
Use the 1/2 benchmark to compare two fractions: if one is less than 1/2 and one is greater, the comparison is immediate.
Objective: Students will compare two fractions by classifying each relative to 1/2, recognizing that a fraction >1/2 is always larger than a fraction <1/2.45 minutes - 5
Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators
Learn to compare fractions by finding common denominators or using benchmark fractions.
Objective: Students will compare fractions with different denominators by finding common denominators or using benchmark fractions.45 minutes - 6
Residual Thinking (Distance from 1)
Compare fractions close to 1 by determining which is closer to 1 - the fraction closer to 1 is larger.
Objective: Students will compare fractions close to 1 by calculating their distance from 1 (the residual) and comparing those distances.45 minutes - 7
Ordering Multiple Fractions
Apply all comparison strategies to order three or more fractions from least to greatest or greatest to least.
Objective: Students will order sets of three or more fractions by strategically comparing pairs and placing fractions on a number line.45 minutes - 8
Review and Application
Consolidate all comparison strategies and apply them to real-world contexts involving measurement, cooking, sports, and more.
Objective: Students will demonstrate mastery of all fraction comparison strategies and apply them to solve real-world problems.45 minutes
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