6IB
WALT: compare and order proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers with related denominators on a number line
WILF: Look, Listen, Think, Participate
Define: Improper Fractions – search ‘i’
Let’s Practice Together – Improper Fractions
Which fraction is larger 3/9 or 2/3 ?
To compare these fractions you could use the following strategies
: a) Compare area models to see which fraction takes up more space. b) Place fractions on a number line to see which fraction is closest to one.
The two strategies above show that: 2 3 > 3 9 2 3 is greater than 3 9
Group Work with Mr Bird