Let's divide! In this hands-on lesson, your students will get in on some fraction action when they pair up to create and compare fraction models with the same denominator.
Students will be able to compare fractions with like denominators with a model to support their thinking.
Introduction
(5 minutes)
Gather students together, and review key terms.
Remind the students that the numerator is the number on top in a fraction, and the denominator is on the bottom. Explain that greater than means bigger in value while less than means smaller in value.
Tell students that they will work on comparing fractions with like denominators.
Explain that s it is important to note whether the denominators are the same to compare the same whole.