Comparing Fractions

Grade 1 · Math · Fractions · International Baccalaureate

Grade

Grade 1

Subject

Math

Topic

Fractions

Subtopic

Comparing Fractions

Curriculum

International Baccalaureate

Difficulty

Mixed

Time

50 minutes

Total marks

26

Student name

Teacher name

Date

Learning objectives

Recognise comparing fractions accurately in math contexts.
Explain the underlying rule of comparing fractions in the student's own words.
Apply comparing fractions to multi-step and unfamiliar problems.
Justify a chosen method and identify errors in another student's work.

Skills assessed

Fluency and recall
Method and setting out
Reasoning and justification
Problem solving in context
Self-assessment

Instructions

Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
Aim to finish in about 50 minutes.
Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.

Warm-up

Bloom: Remember · 5 marks

Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.

1.Circle one fact you already know about comparing fractions.
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2.Name one fact you already know about comparing fractions.
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3.Write down one fact you already know about comparing fractions.
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4.Write down one fact you already know about comparing fractions.
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5.Name one fact you already know about comparing fractions.
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FreeMathWorksheet · Grade 1 Math

Comparing Fractions

Recall

Bloom: Remember · 5 marks

Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.

1.Label the key term used in comparing fractions described here: item 1.
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2.Define the key term used in comparing fractions described here: item 2.
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3.Label the key term used in comparing fractions described here: item 3.
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4.List the key term used in comparing fractions described here: item 4.
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5.Label the key term used in comparing fractions described here: item 5.
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Basic Practice

Bloom: Understand · 6 marks

Work through each item. Show the step you used.

1.Complete part 1 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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2.Work out part 2 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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3.Complete part 3 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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4.Match part 4 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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5.Work out part 5 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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6.Complete part 6 using the rule for comparing fractions.
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FreeMathWorksheet · Grade 1 Math

Comparing Fractions

Guided Practice

Bloom: Understand · 10 marks

The first step is given. Finish the reasoning.

1.Continue the working for part 1. Step 1 has been started for you.
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2.Complete the method for part 2. Step 1 has been started for you.
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3.Complete the method for part 3. Step 1 has been started for you.
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4.Continue the working for part 4. Step 1 has been started for you.
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5.Complete the method for part 5. Step 1 has been started for you.
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Reflection

Bloom: Create · 0 marks

Not marked. Answer honestly — this guides your next worksheet.

1.Describe how confident you feel with comparing fractions and what you will practise next.
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2.Describe how confident you feel with comparing fractions and what you will practise next.
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