NSTP Grade 5 Lesson 3: Comparing Fractions (>, <, =)

By: Jacey Dee, MM-S2

Objective: To master the use of >, <, = in comparing fractions


I. Ice breaker

Board game on fractions
Divide class into 3 groups. Let the children assign a number from 1 to the last number. Begin the
round by drawing a fraction and asking the children to write on the board the corresponding numerical
fraction of the given drawing. Call out any number from 1 to the last number and the first one to write
the correct answer gets 1 point.

II. Review of previous lesson

A. Definition of a fraction

B. Parts of a fraction

III. New lesson on comparing fractions
A. Greater than (<), equal sign (=), less than (>) symbols
B. Comparing same denominator fractions by comparing the numerators
Ex:

<

>

>

C. Comparing simple different denominator fractions through cross-multiplication
Ex:

<

>

>

D. Comparing complex different denominator fractions through cross-multiplication
Ex:

>

>

>

IV. Answer Activity 3 in the given worksheet

V. Give additional exercises

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