Comparing Two Fractions Having the Same Numerator or Denominator
T.I.P.S.
Students must be able to explain why two fractions with different numerators or denominators are not equivalent.
Example
Brittyn told her cousin if he colored 2/6 of a strip diagram, it would be a larger value than coloring 2/8 of a strip diagram that was the same length. Is Brittyn correct? Explain your thinking.
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3.3 Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and explain fractional units. The student is expected to:(H) compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models
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