Fractions - Compare Fractions (More Than One) - Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help Year 6 students master the skill of comparing and ordering fractions, particularly those fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number. It provides differentiated sheets and teaching slides to support learning. The key terms for this lesson include 'compare', 'order', 'less than 1', 'greater than 1', 'denominator', 'numerator', 'multiple of', and 'mixed number'. Students will use their understanding of how to order fractions less than 1 to assist them in comparing and ordering fractions greater than 1. They will work with both improper fractions and mixed numbers, using bar models as a visual aid to compare fractions greater than 1.

Throughout the lesson, students are encouraged to engage with several key questions that challenge them to think critically about the process of comparing fractions. They are asked to consider the most efficient ways to compare fractions and predict which fractions will be greater or less than others. The worksheet includes activities where students will colour in bar models to visually represent and compare fractions, and solve multi-step problems that may involve drawing bar models for assistance. The lesson aims to deepen understanding by addressing common misconceptions and providing reasoning and problem-solving exercises that allow students to apply their knowledge in practical scenarios.