Comparing and
Ordering Fractions
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What You Need
6-sided die
index cards
1
3 sheets of paper labeled 0, _
​ 2 , ​ and 1
10-sided die (optional)
What To Do
Work with a partner.
1 Lay the papers labeled with 0, _
​ 2 ​,  and 1 in a straight line
1
with equal spaces between them. This is your number line.
2 Roll the die twice to make a numerator and denominator.
Make the larger number the denominator.
3 Write the fraction on an index card.
4 Place your fraction where you think it belongs
1
between or on the 0, _
​ 2 , ​ or 1.
5 Repeat Steps 1–4 until you have placed at least
six fractions on the number line.
Talk About It
How did you decide where to place your fractions?
What did you do if you weren’t sure where to place your fraction?
More You Can Do
Repeat the activity using a 10-sided die to create
larger numerators and denominators.
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Use with Lesson 7-7 Enrichment, or after.