Description

Students need multiple strategies for comparing fractions based on reasoning and number sense. They should be able to choose a strategy based on the fractions they are comparing. The strategies include:

1. Comparing fractions with the same denominators
2. Comparing fractions with the same numerators
3. Comparing fractions using a benchmark of one-half
4. Comparing fractions that are one unit fraction from a whole
5. Comparing fractions by finding a common numerator or denominator

This resource includes information and activities related to the different strategies.

Includes:

• Four pages of teacher notes explaining each of the strategies
• One Back and Forth game for practicing all of the comparison strategies
• A Capture 4 game for comparing fractions with like denominators
• A deck of cards with visual representations for playing a comparing fractions with like numerators Memory game
• One Scoot activity for comparing fractions using a benchmark of one-half
• A deck of cards with visual representations for playing War to compare fraction one unit from a whole.