Use representations to describe and compare two fractions

Maths

In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals. In the future unit pupils will explain how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems. 

In the prior unit pupils will find unit and non-unit fractions of whole numbers and explore parts and wholes. In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.

Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals

Which image shows that $${1}\over{2}$$ = $${4}\over{8}$$

Which fractions are represented by this image?

How would you describe the position of $${2}\over{12}$$ on this number line?

Which letter best represents the position of $${8}\over{12}$$ on this number line?

Which images show that $${1}\over{4}$$ of the counters are black?

Which of these fractions could go at point a on the number line?

Which arrow shows $${1}\over{4}$$ on this number line?

Which fraction best labels where the arrow points on this number line?

Which of these fractions could go between the two marked on the number line? 

Match the letters on the number line with the fractions that would sit in that position.

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Use representations to describe and compare two fractions

Lesson outcome