
11.2 Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks
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Samantha Narciso
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11.2 Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks
I can use benchmarks to compare two fractions and
record the comparison with the symbols < or >.
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So what is a benchmark?
A known size or amount that helps you understand a different size or amount is a benchmark.
Common benchmarks are 0, 1/2 , 1,
and 1 1/2.
We use benchmarks in other measuring, like meters, yards, pounds, and so on.
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Spark your learning
Abbot and Rowan go to the Climb-a-thon. They both climb ropes that are the same length. Abbot climbed 5/8 of the rope and Rowan climbed 4/10 of the rope. Who climbs higher than halfway up the rope?
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Open Ended
Who do you think climbed higher, Abbot with 5/8 of the rope, or Rowan with 4/10 of the rope? Why?
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Build Understanding
The owner of a yogurt shop brings 1-gallon buckets of yogurt to the Climb-a-thon. At the end of the day, one bucket is 2/5 full and a second bucket is 3/4 full. Which bucket is less than 1/2 full?
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Multiple Choice
Which bucket is less than 1/2 full?
the bucket that is 3/4 full
the bucket that is 2/5 full
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Step it out
Compare 1 3/8 and 1 2/3.
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Multiple Choice
1 3/8 ___ 1 2/3
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11.2 Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks
I can use benchmarks to compare two fractions and
record the comparison with the symbols < or >.
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