Comparing Fractions with a Double Bar Model

The video tutorial explains how to compare fractions using visual models. It demonstrates the process by drawing rectangles divided into equal parts to represent fractions like 2/3 and 5/6, and 1/3 and 2/4. By stacking these models, viewers can easily compare the sizes of different fractions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of aligning models for accurate comparison and provides tips for drawing models effectively.

What is the first step in comparing fractions using models?

• Coloring in the fractions

• Choosing the larger fraction

• Writing the fractions down

• Drawing a rectangle and dividing it into equal parts

How many parts do we divide the rectangle into to model 2/3?

• Two

• Three

• Six

• Five

Which fraction is larger, 2/3 or 5/6?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

• 5/6

• 2/3

To model 5/6, into how many equal parts is the rectangle divided?

• Five

• Three

• Twelve

• Six

What is the correct way to compare fractions using models?

• Using a calculator

• Guessing which is larger

• Placing them on top of each other

• Stacking them side by side

How do we model 1/3 in the rectangle?

• None of the above

• Color one part out of six

• Divide it into four equal parts

• Divide it into three equal parts

Which fraction is larger, 1/3 or 2/4?

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 1/3

• 2/4

What is the purpose of dividing the model into halves and then into quarters for 2/4?

• To make the parts unequal

• To simplify the fraction

• To ensure even distribution

• None of the above

Why is it important to stack the models on top of each other?

• None of the above

• To make them look better

• To compare them easily

• To save space

What does the denominator tell us in a fraction model?

• The size of the rectangle

• How many parts the whole is divided into

• The number of rectangles

• How many parts to color in