Bansho – Fractions

Relate fractions to the benchmarks of 0, ½, and 1. This is rounding off to the nearest benchmark. Compare and order fractions (2 strategies: Using concrete materials and using reasoning) Using circle fractions to discover that 7/8 of a pizza is greater than ¾. Using reasoning: 4/6 ? 5/6 – same size parts (sixths) therefore 4/6 < 5/6 ................
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