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UNDERLYING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS:
concept of fractions;
reading and writing fractions
Compare Non-Unit Fractions
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To compare fractions, the fractions must have the same
denominator. Then you compare the numerators.
The fraction with the greater numerator is more.
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There is ! of a mushroom pizza left.
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There is ! of a pepperoni pizza left.
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Which kind of pizza has more left?
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Compare ! and ! .
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To compare ! and ! , compare 3 and 2.
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Chapter 20 – Lesson 4
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Compare the fractions. Use < or >.
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Compare Fractions
MR 1.2
How does a picture help you compare two fractions?
I can tell by looking at the picture
which fraction is more.
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Use the pictures to compare the fractions. Use < or >.
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Reasoning
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Compare Fractions
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3 and 5 ?
How can you draw a picture to help you compare 8
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Possible answer: I can draw 2 rectangles and divide
each one into 8 equal parts. Then I shade 3 parts of
one rectangle and 5 parts of the other. Then I compare
the shaded parts.
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Compare the fractions. Use < or >.
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Math
Reasoning
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Compare Fractions
MR 1.2
How does a picture help you compare two fractions?
I can tell by looking at the picture
which fraction is more.
Chapter 20 – Lesson 4
Student Book Page
page 238
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P RAC T I C E
Use the pictures to compare the fractions. Use < or >.
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Compare the fractions. Use < or >.
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Math
Reasoning
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Compare Fractions
MR 1.2
3 and 5 ?
How can you draw a picture to help you compare 8
8
Possible answer: I can draw 2 rectangles and divide
each one into 8 equal parts. Then I shade 3 parts of
one rectangle and 5 parts of the other. Then I compare
the shaded parts.
page 160
Home Resource and Homework
Chapter 20 Lesson 4
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