Comparing Fractions

Included in this product is a FREE mini anchor chart for using the fraction butterfly (aka cross multiplying) to: 1. compare fractions with different denominators, 2. find a pair of equivalent fractions with a common denominator, and 3. add & subtract fractions with different denominators.

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

Young mathematicians have been creating a conceptual understanding of fractions. We have talked about several different ways to compare fra...

Engage students with a variety of Fraction Number Puzzles that provide practice with equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and placing fractions on a number line. These are great for math stations or math centers.

Play War with fractions! I created these cards to help kids understand fractions. Kids can compare fractions: greater than, less than, or equal to. Game: Two players, the player with the highest fraction gets to keep his card and his opponent's. Who will collect the most fractions?

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Try this fun 4th grade fractions challenge. Click to read this lesson on creating an interactive anchor chart with your upper elementary students and get a free worksheet for coloring benchmark fractions the kids will love.

Enjoy this *Free* four-page fraction assessments or printables. There are four pages included, covering drawing and identifying fractions, fractions on a number line, comparing and ordering fractions, and equivalent fractions. Answer key included. Enjoy!INCLUDES DIGITAL ACCESS**Check out my FRACT...

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Fractions are sometimes a hard concept for kids to understand, and the more visual we can make things the more we can help them get what fraction equivalents really look like. These cute fraction f…

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Comparing fractions can get really tricky, but don't worry: kids get to use shape visuals to help them figure it out.

Students will enjoy coloring this Valentine's Day themed coloring page. Students will need to use the fraction one-half as a benchmark to determine what color each section of the picture needs to be colored.Students will need to:Determine if a fractions is less than 1/2Determine if a fraction is equal to 1/2Determine if a fraction is greater than 1/2Recognize when a fraction is equal to 1 whole.This sheet can be used as morning work, a center, or a fun activity to reinforce student…