Unit 2, Lesson 16
Compare and Order Fractions
Grade 4
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to compare and order fractions using any strategy.
Lesson Narrative
Throughout the unit, students have encountered a wide range of fractions and learned a variety of ways to represent and compare fractions. In this lesson, students consolidate their understanding and skills and use them to solve new fraction comparison problems strategically and with flexibility.
This lesson has a Student Section Summary.
- Representation
- MLR8
- Explain (orally) strategies for comparing and ordering fractions.
- Let’s put some fractions in order.
Required Preparation
Activity 1
- Create both sets of cards from the blackline masters for each group of 2–4 students.
Teacher Reflection Questions
As you wrap up this unit, reflect on the norms that have supported your students in learning math. How have you seen each student grow as a learner? How have you seen yourself grow as a teacher?
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