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Year 6

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

I can explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions using fraction sense.

New
New
Year 6

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

I can explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions using fraction sense.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In fractions equivalent to a whole, the numerator is the same as the denominator.
  2. The size of the denominator tells you the size of one part of the whole.
  3. The greater the denominator, the smaller the parts of the whole.
  4. The smaller the denominator, the smaller the parts of the whole.

Common misconception

Pupils automatically want to compare fractions using common denominators, following a procedure to convert fractions to an equivalent with the same denominator.

Spend time looking at a variety of examples that can be reasoned about without the need to convert to common denominators. It can be helpful to represent these examples using bar model help discuss the relationships between the whole and its parts.

Keywords

  • Magnitude - The magnitude of something refers to the size of something.

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
Tick the fractions greater than one half.
Correct answer: $$ {3} \over {4}$$
$$ {2} \over {7}$$
Correct answer: $$ {2} \over {3}$$
Correct answer: $$ {8} \over {14}$$
$$ {4} \over {10}$$
Q2.
Two or more fractions can only be compared when:
they have the same denominator.
they have the same numerator.
Correct answer: they have the same size whole.
they have different-sized wholes.
Q3.
Which letter represents the best estimate for where one-fifth sits on the number line?
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Correct answer: a
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Q4.
Order the fractions from largest to smallest.
1 - $$ {6} \over {8}$$
2 - $$ {3} \over {6}$$
3 - $$ {4} \over {9}$$
Q5.
Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ {4} \over {8}$$ ___ $$ {3} \over {10}$$
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Q6.
Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ 1 {{1} \over {5}}$$ ___ $$ 1 {{1} \over {6}}$$
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6 Questions

Q1.
The magnitude of a fraction can also be known as the of a fraction.
Correct Answer: size
Q2.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {2} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {4} \over {6}$$
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Q3.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {3} \over {7}$$ ___ $$ {3} \over {9}$$
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Q4.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {2} \over {3}$$ ___ $$ {3} \over {7}$$
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Q5.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {5} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {9} \over {10}$$
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Q6.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {5} \over {7}$$ ___ $$ {7} \over {9}$$
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