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Year 6

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

I can explain which strategy for comparing non-related fractions is most efficient.

New
New
Year 6

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

I can explain which strategy for comparing non-related fractions is most efficient.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. If the numerator is the same, the greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction.
  2. If the numerator is the same, the greater the numerator, the larger the fraction.
  3. In fractions equivalent to a whole, the numerator is the same as the denominator.
  4. In fractions equivalent to a half, the numerator is half the value of the denominator.

Common misconception

Pupils look to convert all fractions so that they have a common denominator in order to compare them.

The vast majority of fractions can be compared without common denominators. To support this, pupils need to have a strong sense of the magnitude of the fractions they are comparing. Do not feel you need to move away from bar models too quickly.

Keywords

  • Common denominator - When two or more fractions share the same denominator, you can say they have a common denominator.

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

  • Efficient - To be efficient means finding a way to solve a problem quickly whilst also maintaining accuracy.

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6 Questions

Q1.
If the numerator is half the size of the denominator, we can say that the fraction is __________.
equal to one-quarter
Correct answer: equal to one-half
equal to one-whole
Correct answer: a proper fraction
an improper fraction
Q2.
Tick the fractions greater than one half.
Correct answer: $$ {5} \over {6}$$
Correct answer: $$ {2} \over {3}$$
$$ {1} \over {4}$$
$$ {4} \over {12}$$
$$ {5} \over {11}$$
Q3.
Tick the fractions less than one half.
Correct answer: $$ {1} \over {7}$$
Correct answer: $$ {2} \over {6}$$
$$ {4} \over {5}$$
$$ {3} \over {6}$$
Correct answer: $$ {3} \over {7}$$
Q4.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {4} \over {7}$$ ___ $$ {5} \over {8}$$
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Q5.
Order the fractions from largest to smallest.
1 - $$ {8} \over {10}$$
2 - $$ {4} \over {8}$$
3 - $$ {3} \over {7}$$
4 - $$ {3} \over {8}$$
Q6.
Compare these two fractions: $$ {5} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {6} \over {7}$$
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6 Questions

Q1.
To complete a calculation efficiently means to calculate it __________.
quickly
only using a written method
accurately
Correct answer: quickly and accurately
Q2.
Use reasoning to compare these two fractions: $$ {3} \over {12}$$ ___ $$ {7} \over {8}$$
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Q3.
Use reasoning to compare these two fractions: $$ {6} \over {10}$$ ___ $$ {7} \over {10}$$
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Q4.
Use reasoning to compare these two fractions: $$ {8} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {8} \over {10}$$
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Q5.
Use reasoning to compare these two fractions: $$ {2} \over {3}$$ ___ $$ {4} \over {5}$$
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Q6.
Use reasoning to compare these two fractions: $$ {3} \over {8}$$ ___ $$ {5} \over {12}$$
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