Fractions - Compare Fractions (More Than One) - Presentation

The lesson on comparing fractions greater than one encourages pupils to use their understanding of fractions less than one and apply it to larger values. Students are asked to consider whether it is more efficient to compare fractions by looking at their denominators or numerators. The lesson includes a series of fluency teaching slides that guide students through various activities. One such activity involves using a bar model to compare mixed numbers and improper fractions, such as 6⁴/5 and 8³/10 or 13⁵/6 and 14⁶/6. This visual method helps students understand the size of different fractions relative to each other.

Further activities require students to order fractions from greatest to smallest by finding common denominators. This step is crucial in understanding how to compare fractions that have different denominators. For example, converting fractions such as 7³/10, 9⁷/6, and 11¹/2 to a common denominator allows students to accurately determine their order. The lesson also includes reasoning exercises where students use their knowledge to solve real-world problems, such as determining who ate the most pie between Zach and Malachi, or correcting misconceptions about fraction comparisons. Independent work reinforces the concepts learned, and discussion prompts encourage students to reflect on the methods they use to represent and compare fractions, enhancing their mathematical reasoning skills.