Comparing and Ordering Fractions - PowerPoint

This series of teaching resources is focused on helping Year 5 students understand how to compare and order fractions, including those that can be converted into decimals and percentages. The lesson begins with a quick recap of what fractions are, explaining that they represent equal parts of an object, quantity, or number. The teaching materials guide students through the process of comparing fractions using greater than, less than, and equal to signs. It starts with the simpler case where fractions have the same denominator, making it straightforward to compare the numerators to determine which fraction is larger.

As the lessons progress, the complexity increases by introducing fractions with different denominators. Students learn how to use diagrams to visually compare fractions, which can be particularly helpful when the numerators are the same but the denominators differ, and vice versa. The resources then delve into ordering fractions by first converting them to have the same denominator, finding the lowest common multiple (LCM) where necessary. Worksheets and word problems are provided to reinforce the concepts, allowing students to practice comparing and ordering fractions in various contexts. Additionally, online games and activities are suggested to make learning interactive and engaging.