Comparing fractions
Why this, why now
In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 13 / 21
Comparing fractions
In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.
5 lessons- Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions by comparing to a half
- Explain how to compare non-related fractions finding equivalent fractions with common denominators
- Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions using fraction sense
- Order sets of non-related fractions using a range of strategies
- Explain which strategy for comparing non-related fractions is most efficient