Responding to Student Thinking

Introduction to Comparing Fractions

Although comparing fractions is often thought of as a junior concept, this notion plays a critical role in early explorations of fractions. When students use representations to engage in learning about fractions they intuitively engage in comparisons of fractions.

Read through pages 1 and 2 of Being Responsive to Student Thinking, paying close attention to how the students' gestures and oral responses reveal their understanding.

The Fractions Learning Pathways provides insight into how students build their fractions understanding. Familiarize yourself with the Comparing Fractions cluster by reading and commenting on this document.