Mathematics Fractions Procedural 7–8 yrs

Comparing fractions

比较分数

Description

Compare and order unit fractions, and fractions with the same denominator

Mastery Evidence
  • Order 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 from largest to smallest
  • Explain that a larger denominator means smaller unit fractions
  • Compare 2/5 and 4/5 and explain that 4/5 is larger because it has more fifths
Assessment Prompt

If your child has eaten 3/8 of a cake and a friend has eaten 5/8 of the same cake, can they tell you who has eaten more — and put those fractions in order from smallest to biggest?