Visually Comparing Fractions
Empower your students' fraction comprehension with our "Visually Comparing Fractions" worksheet. This hands-on activity invites students to visually determine the larger fraction through calculation or estimation. Afterward, students can solidify their understanding by shading shapes to match the indicated fractions. 2 different versions of this task are included for easy differentiation.
Learning goals
- We are learning to compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line.
- We are learning to make connections between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.
- We are learning to compare, order and represent common fractions including halves, thirds and quarters on the same number line and justify their order.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M6N03
9
Apply knowledge of equivalence to compare, order and represent common fractions including halves, thirds and quarters on the same number line and justify their order
ACMNA125
8.4
Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line
ACMNA131
8.4
Make connections between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
MA3-2WM
old
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-7NA
old
Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages
MA3-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
MA3-RN-02
new
Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places
MA3-RN-03
new
Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values
MA3-MR-01
new
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems
MA3-MR-02
new
Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations
MA3-RQF-01
new
Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
MA3-RQF-02
new
Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.