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- Year 3
Compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator
I can compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator.
- Year 3
Compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator
I can compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To compare non-unit fractions, the whole must be the same for each fraction.
- When you compare fractions with the same denominator, the greater the numerator the greater the fraction .
- If the whole is not the same, you can not compare the fractions.
Keywords
Denominator - A denominator is the bottom number written in a fraction.
Numerator - A numerator is the top number written in a fraction.
Common misconception
Pupils may try to compare fractions where the wholes are not the same.
It's important that pupils understand that for comparison of fractions the wholes must be the same. This lesson uses one example of comparing distances in miles versus distance in kilometres as well as comparing pizzas of different shape and size.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What fraction of the pizza has been eaten?

Q2.What fraction of the pizza has not been eaten?

Q3.What fraction is represented on the number line?

Q4.What fraction is represented on the number line?

Q5.What is the missing numerator?

Q6.Jacob uses an even number to make this correct. What number could he have used?

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is correct?

Q2.Which symbol would make this correct?

Q3.Put these fractions in order, starting with the smallest.
Q4.Put these fractions in order, starting with the smallest.
Q5.What is the missing numerator?

Q6.What is the missing numerator?
