Comparing Fractions
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 3
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: fraction, comparing, greater than, less than, equal to, numerator, denominator
Lesson Description: In this lesson students will be learning about how to compare fractions based on their prior knowledge of identifying fractions. Students will be able to see fractions visually and know the reasonings behind it. Reasonings like fractions with the same denominator the larger numerator is the greatest fraction. Also, fractions with the same numerator the smaller denominator is the greatest fraction.

  • Other 21.NF.3_d compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size; recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole and record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or
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Video : Comparing Fractions for Kids | Easy Math Lessons
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.")
Description: In the video the instructor is showing students how to compare fractions visually and with reasonings.
Reading : Key Vocabulary
Instructions: Please read the following article as many times as needed (aloud and silent) before starting to go through the rest of the lesson pages. Understanding the content of this passage is very important since the following lesson activities will be all about this content. Feel free to print the article if needed.

A fraction represents a whole of something.

A unit fraction represents on equal part or a whole.

The numerator tells the number of equal parts being represented. 

The denominator tells the number of equal parts in a whole. 

An equivalent fraction are fractions that are equal and have the same size. 

You can compare fractcions when the two fractions refer to the same size whole. 

>, greater than

<, less than

=, equal to

Fractions with the same denominator the larger numerator is the greatest fraction.

Fractions with the same numerator the smaller denominator is the greatest fraction.

 

Description: Students should read with their parents to understand key vocabulary and symbols in this unit.
Quiz : Comparing Fractions
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
Choose: > < =              3/8 ___ 5/8
Question #2
Choose: > < =              1/4 ___ 1/3
Question #3
Choose: > < =              7/6 ___ 4/6
Question #4
Choose: > < =              2/4 ___ 2/6
Question #5
Choose: > < =              1/2 ___ 1/4
Question #6
5/8 = 5/6
Question #7
1/3 < 4/3
Question #8
2/4 >2/6
Question #9
2/4 > 2/2
Question #10
4/8 > 4/6
Description: Students will be comparing fractions and saying which fraction comparison is true or false.
Resources : Comparing fractions math game
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Compare Fractions
Students compare fractions and there are instructional videos to assist when students answer wrong.
Comparing Fractions Worksheet
Students can work on the worksheet to get more practice visually seeing comparing fractions.
Fraction Twins | MightyOwl Math | 3rd Grade
This video is an extension for students can visually identify equivalent fractions.
Description: Students can play a game, work on a worksheet, or watch a video where they are comparing fractions.