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Comparing fractions (age 10+)

Compare and order fractions including fractions greater than 1, by converting to common denominators or using benchmarks

Suggested ages 10–11

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Learning journey

Your child is mastering advanced fraction operations — adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions with different denominators, dividing with fractions, and solving real-world problems using visual models and mathematical reasoning.

Evidence of understanding

  • Order 3/4, 7/8, 5/6, and 11/12 from smallest to largest
  • Compare 7/5 and 4/3 using common denominators
  • Place improper fractions and mixed numbers on a number line in correct order

Assessment prompt

If Comparing fractions (age 10+) needs to sort 5/3, 7/4, and 2/1 in order from smallest to biggest, can they convert them to a common denominator and order them correctly?

Standards alignment

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