Fraction Frenzy: Comparing Fractions to One!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 3:29 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how to compare fractions to the number one! This lesson will help you understand when a fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than one whole.

Video Resource

Relating fractions to 1

Khan Academy

Duration: 3:29
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Key Concepts

  • Fractions as parts of a whole
  • Numerator and denominator relationship
  • Comparing fractions to the benchmark of one

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify fractions that are less than, equal to, or greater than one.
  • Students will be able to explain the relationship between the numerator and denominator in determining if a fraction is greater or less than one.
  • Students will be able to represent fractions on a number line and compare them to one.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about fractions. Review the terms numerator and denominator. Ask students to provide examples of fractions they know.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Watch the Khan Academy video 'Relating fractions to 1' together as a class. Pause the video at key points to discuss the concepts presented.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    Work through examples similar to those in the video as a class. Have students identify whether each fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than one. Explain your reasoning.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet containing fractions. Have them independently identify whether each fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than one. They should also explain their reasoning.
  • Wrap-up and Discussion (3 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Answer any remaining questions students may have.

Interactive Exercises

  • Fraction Sort
    Provide students with a set of fraction cards. Have them sort the fractions into three categories: less than one, equal to one, and greater than one.
  • Number Line Fractions
    Draw a number line on the board. Give students various fractions and have them place the fraction on the number line in the correct spot. This will help them visualize the relationship between fractions and one.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the numerator of a fraction tell us?
  • What does the denominator of a fraction tell us?
  • How can you tell if a fraction is equal to one?
  • How can you tell if a fraction is greater than one?
  • How can you tell if a fraction is less than one?

Skills Developed

  • Fraction comparison
  • Number sense
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which fraction is equal to 1?

Correct Answer: 4/4

Question 2:

Which fraction is greater than 1?

Correct Answer: 7/6

Question 3:

Which fraction is less than 1?

Correct Answer: 2/3

Question 4:

What is true about a fraction that is greater than 1?

Correct Answer: The numerator is bigger than the denominator.

Question 5:

What is true about a fraction that is less than 1?

Correct Answer: The numerator is smaller than the denominator.

Question 6:

Which of these fractions is closest to 1?

Correct Answer: 5/6

Question 7:

Which fraction below shows one whole split into 3 equal parts?

Correct Answer: 3/3

Question 8:

Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: 8/8 = 1

Question 9:

Which of the following is NOT equal to 1?

Correct Answer: 5/4

Question 10:

If you have 10/8 of a pizza, do you have more than one whole pizza?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

When the numerator and denominator are the same, the fraction is equal to ____.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 2:

If the numerator is bigger than the denominator, the fraction is _____ than 1.

Correct Answer: greater

Question 3:

If the numerator is smaller than the denominator, the fraction is _____ than 1.

Correct Answer: less

Question 4:

Another way to write 1 as a fraction with a denominator of 5 is _____.

Correct Answer: 5/5

Question 5:

If a candy bar is split into 4 pieces, and you eat all 4 pieces you ate ___ whole candy bar.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 6:

8/6 is _____ than one.

Correct Answer: greater

Question 7:

A fraction with the same numerator and denominator always represents one _____

Correct Answer: whole

Question 8:

1/2 is _____ than 1.

Correct Answer: less

Question 9:

1 = ___/7

Correct Answer: 7

Question 10:

To determine if a fraction is bigger or smaller than one, you must compare the numerator to the _____.

Correct Answer: denominator

Educational Standards

4.N.3:Represent and compare fractions and decimals in real-world and mathematical situations; use place value to understand decimal quantities. 4.N.3.3:Use models to order and compare whole numbers and fractions less than and greater than one, using comparative language and symbols.

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