Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Comparing fractions
Compare and order unit fractions, and fractions with the same denominator
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering fractions as parts of a whole — understanding halves, thirds, and quarters, placing fractions on number lines, and beginning to add and subtract simple fractions.
Evidence of understanding
- Order 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 from largest to smallest
- Explain that a larger denominator means smaller unit fractions
- Compare 2/5 and 4/5 and explain that 4/5 is larger because it has more fifths
Assessment prompt
If Comparing fractions has eaten 3/8 of a cake and a friend has eaten 5/8 of the same cake, can they tell you who has eaten more — and put those fractions in order from smallest to biggest?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/F/6GB · uk-nc-2013
Compare and order fractions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2