Exploring Fractions: Compare, Order, Represent

Year 3-4 Mathematics Understanding fractions as parts of a whole Comparing and ordering fractions

What Are Fractions?

Parts of a whole Numerator (top number) - how many parts we have Denominator (bottom number) - how many equal parts in total Examples: 1/2, 1/4, 3/8

Hands-On Fraction Creation

Fold paper strips to create fractions Make halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, sixths, and eighths Label each part with fraction symbols Build our class fraction wall together

Number Line Adventure

Comparing Fractions

{"left":"Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?\n1/2 is larger because it represents bigger pieces\nWhich is larger: 2/8 or 1/4?","right":"They are equivalent! 2/8 = 1/4\nUse fraction strips to compare\nLook at the size of each piece"}

Think and Discuss

Look at these fractions: 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/8 Can you put them in order from smallest to largest? Which fractions are equivalent to each other? Use your fraction strips to help!

Fraction Wall Challenge

Work in groups to complete the fraction wall Find equivalent fractions Match fractions that are the same size Use your strips to check your answers

What We've Learned Today

Fractions are parts of a whole We can represent fractions with strips, circles, and number lines Some fractions are equivalent (like 1/2 and 2/4) We can compare and order fractions by size Fraction vocabulary: numerator, denominator, equivalent, whole