This Comparing Fractions Worksheet gives 3rd graders eleven problems to compare fractions using , and = symbols, including visual fraction bars. Answer key included for quick, no-prep fraction practice.
This let's compare fractions activity is a card game for 3rd to 5th grade where students compare fractions with bar models and record each match. Answer key included.
This Comparing Visual Fractions Worksheet helps 3rd graders shade fraction models and compare them using <, >, and =. Answer key included—perfect for hands-on, no-prep fraction practice at home or school.
A Smarter Balanced (CAASPP / SBAC) 3rd grade math practice test workbook for teachers, with a pretest, skill practice for all 37 standards, mixed review and 2 full-length practice tests. Answer key included, so test prep is ready to go.
A NJSLA-A 3rd grade math practice test workbook for teachers, with a pretest, skill practice for all 33 standards, mixed review and 2 full-length practice tests. Answer key included, so test prep is ready to go.
Using thisComparing Numbers M&M's Subtraction Worksheet, students compare the amounts of different color M&M's in their group.
This fill in the blank comparing fractions worksheet gives 3rd grade students practice with less than, greater than, and equal signs, plus word problems and an answer key to build fraction confidence.
A CMAS 3rd grade math practice test workbook for teachers, with a pretest, skill practice for all 36 standards, mixed review and 2 full-length practice tests. Answer key included, so test prep is ready to go.
This become a superhero by comparing numbers activity gives 2nd and 3rd Grade students a three-digit number card game, a recording sheet and a practice page, with an answer key included, to build place value sense.
An IAR 3rd grade math practice test workbook for teachers, with a pretest, skill practice for all 36 standards, mixed review and 2 full-length practice tests. Answer key included, so test prep is ready to go.
An OST 3rd grade math practice test workbook for teachers, with a pretest, skill practice for all 29 standards, mixed review and 2 full-length practice tests. Answer key included, so test prep is ready to go.
The hungry alligator gets smarter
Third graders use the symbols >, < and = to compare bigger and trickier numbers, including fractions. They compare fractions with the same denominator, 3/8 < 5/8, and with the same numerator, 1/3 > 1/6, which surprises a lot of kids. They also compare the results of addition and subtraction problems. The click moment is when a student explains that 1/3 is bigger than 1/6 because a pizza cut into 3 pieces gives bigger slices.
Comparing fractions trips up many third graders. These moves help them see why the answer makes sense.
Before using a symbol, kids draw both fractions as same-size bars. Shading the parts makes it obvious which is greater. Then they write the symbol.
Why it works: children learn more from words and pictures together than from words alone (Mayer, 2009).
Try it withComparing Visual Fractions WorksheetWorksheetsOpen it →Give partners two fractions and have them choose a symbol and convince each other it is right. "1/4 is less than 1/2 because fourths are smaller pieces." Explaining out loud catches wrong ideas fast.
Why it works: when kids say the precise math words, their understanding gets sharper, a recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.
Try it withLet's Compare Fractions ActivityActivitiesOpen it →A greater than, less than song helps kids remember which way the symbol points. Play it at the start of math for a few days.
Why it works: a catchy, repeating tune gives the brain a hook to hang words on, so sung text is remembered better (Wallace, 1994).
Try it withGreater Than Less Than Inequalities SongSongsOpen it →Comparing is naturally competitive. Kids love these.
WorksheetsEach player flips a fraction card. The bigger fraction wins both cards.
Open Comparing Fractions Worksheet →
WorksheetsSolve two subtraction problems with candy and compare the answers with a symbol.
Open Comparing Numbers M&M's Subtraction Worksheet →
WorksheetsRace to fill in the missing symbol on a page of fraction comparisons.
Open Fill in the Blank Comparing Fractions Worksheet →Teacher favorites right now: Comparing Fractions Worksheet, Let's Compare Fractions Activity and Comparing Visual Fractions Worksheet.
Inequalities compare two amounts using greater than (>), less than (<) or equal to (=). Third graders use them to compare whole numbers and fractions.
If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is greater. That is because fewer pieces means each piece is bigger, so 1/3 is greater than 1/6.
Many teachers use the hungry alligator: its mouth always opens toward the bigger number. A song or a hand motion helps too.
Cut a sandwich or pizza into different numbers of pieces and ask which piece is bigger. Then write the fractions with a symbol.
Loved by 2 million teachers & families
Printables, songs and games for every subject, Preschool through 6th. Ready to teach today, and kids beg for more.
