Compare and order unit fractions

In this lesson, we will explore the size of different unit fractions. We will compare and order these fractions, focusing on their denominators before we apply this knowledge to compare unit fractions of the same quantity.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which symbol represents "greater than"?

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Q2.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

2/5

Q3.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

3/5

Q4.Which fractions are less than 6/10?

Select two (2) boxes

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Q5.Which fractions are more than five eighths?

Select two (2) boxes

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which symbol represents "greater than"?

1/5

Q2.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

2/5

Q3.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

3/5

Q4.Which fractions are less than 6/10?

Select two (2) boxes

4/5

Q5.Which fractions are more than five eighths?

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

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To Compare and Order Unit Fractions Quiz

What have you learned about comparing and ordering unit fractions?

Q1.What is a 'unit fraction'?

1/5

Q2.What symbol would you use to compare these fractions? 1/5 _____ 1/8

2/5

Q3.Which fraction could complete this statement? ______ < 1/9

3/5

Q4.Which unit fraction is the largest?

4/5

Q5.Which symbol would you use to compare these unit fractions of the same quantity? 1/2 of 20 _____ 1/5 of 20

5/5

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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To Compare and Order Unit Fractions Quiz

What have you learned about comparing and ordering unit fractions?

Q1.What is a 'unit fraction'?

1/5

Q2.What symbol would you use to compare these fractions? 1/5 _____ 1/8

2/5

Q3.Which fraction could complete this statement? ______ < 1/9

3/5

Q4.Which unit fraction is the largest?

4/5

Q5.Which symbol would you use to compare these unit fractions of the same quantity? 1/2 of 20 _____ 1/5 of 20

5/5

Lesson summary: Compare and order unit fractions

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