Comparing Fractions with Common Denominators

What is a fraction?

• A method for dividing numbers

• A number representing part of a group or whole

• A type of mathematical operation

• A symbol used in algebra

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What does the denominator in a fraction tell us?

• How many parts are being counted

• The total number of equal parts in the whole

• The difference between the numerator and the whole

• The sum of all parts

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts being counted

• The difference between the whole and parts counted

• The division of parts

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

In the story, who ate more of their chocolate bar?

• Charlie

• Tracy

• It's not specified

• They ate the same amount

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How many pieces did Tracy eat from her chocolate bar?

• 4/6

• 2/6

• 5/8

• 3/8

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What fraction did Charlie eat of his chocolate bar?

• 3/8

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 5/8

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How do we visually compare fractions?

• By drawing and shading models

• By adding them

• By dividing them

• By subtracting them

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

What symbol is used to show that one fraction is smaller than another?

• The greater than symbol (>)

• The not equal symbol (!=)

• The equal symbol (=)

• The less than symbol (<)

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

• Making a comparison statement

• Rewriting the fractions

• Drawing a model

• Shading the parts eaten

Which fraction is smaller, 2/6 or 4/6?

• 2/6

• It cannot be determined

• 4/6

• They are equal

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3D