Comparing Fractions for 4th Graders

What fractions were mentioned in the scenario with Isabella's father?

• 2/3 and 1/4

• 1/2 and 3/4

• 3/8 and 1/2

• 1/4 and 5/8

Is 1/4 greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Cannot be determined

• Equal to

What is a benchmark fraction?

• A fraction that cannot be simplified

• A fraction that is easy to visualize

• A fraction that is hard to visualize

• A fraction that is always greater than 1/2

Which fraction is greater than 1/2?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• They are equal

• 5/8

Which piece of wood is longer, 1/4 inch or 5/8 inch?

• 1/4 inch

• 5/8 inch

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

Why is a fraction with a larger denominator smaller?

• It's not always true

• It depends on the fraction

• Only if the numerator is the same

• It's always true

Why are fraction strips reliable for comparing fractions?

• They provide a visual comparison

• They require no calculation

• They are mathematically complex

• They are easy to memorize

What makes a fraction smaller as the denominator increases?

• The numerator stays the same

• The numerator increases

• The whole number part increases

• The fraction becomes a whole number

When comparing fractions with the same denominator, what should you compare?

• Both numerators and denominators

• The numerators

• The denominators

• The whole fraction

Is 3/4 greater than 1/4?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• No

• Yes