Comparing and Ordering Fractions - PowerPoint

This set of educational resources is designed to teach Year 3 students the concepts of comparing and ordering fractions through a series of engaging activities and visual aids. The material first introduces the concept of fractions, explaining them as equal parts of an object, a quantity, or a number. It then explains the components of a fraction: the numerator, which indicates the number of equal parts being considered, and the denominator, which shows into how many parts the whole is divided. With this foundational understanding, students are led through the process of comparing fractions by examining the numerators when denominators are the same, and vice versa.

To aid in the comprehension of these concepts, diagrams and visual representations are used extensively. Students are encouraged to use greater than (>) and less than (<) signs to compare fractions, and shaded diagrams are provided to assist with visual comparisons. The resources also include worksheets that require students to order fractions on a number line, helping them understand the relative size of fractions with either the same denominators or numerators. Additional word problems are presented to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, further reinforcing the learning objectives. The material is designed to make the abstract concept of fractions tangible and accessible, ensuring students gain confidence in their mathematical abilities.