Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Equipment list
Weather friendly set of 1-100 numbers
Popsicle sticks/fraction bar
String for number line (optional)
Explanation
Students will come to the center to get a number from 1-100.
Next, they will find a partner with another student so that together they represent a fraction.
Together they will come collect a fraction bar from facilitator
The paired students will form a number line from smallest to largest with the other pairs in the class
This can end after one cycle or can be repeated until all numbers are paired (If time permits)
Variation/progression
Find a correct fraction for a percent we call out.
Solve a problem and run to find the correct percents
Make the largest or smallest or closest to 1 fraction. Use improper fractions, mixed fractions, decimals.
Participants’ feedback on activity
Fun way to work with fractions
Versatile in the way that students can make an wide variety of fractions
Be considerate of an odd number of students
ASK ID 2024-02-28-015-E