A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number).

To order things means to put things into their correct place following a set rule.

Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions by comparing to a half

Maths

Explain how to compare non-related fractions finding equivalent fractions with common denominators

Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions using fraction sense

Explain which strategy for comparing non-related fractions is most efficient

Order sets of non-related fractions using a range of strategies

In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding. In the future unit pupils will learn how to multiply 2 unit fractions and 2 non-unit fractions They will learn how to divide a unit fraction and a non-unit fraction by a whole number 

In the prior unit pupils explained how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems and added and subtracted related fractions.  In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.

In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.

Comparing fractions

The numerator is double the size of the denominator.

The denominator is half the size of the numerator.

The denominator is double the size of the numerator.

The denominator is two times the size of the numerator.

What is the relationship between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction that is equivalent to one half?

Tick the fractions that represent one half.

Tick the fractions greater than one half.

Order the fractions from largest to smallest.

Tick the fractions that would fit in the equation.

Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ {3} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {4} \over {12}$$

Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ {2} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {3} \over {9}$$

Exit Quiz

What is the relationship between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction that is equivalent to one half?