Resource 4: Comparing fractions

 Background information / subject knowledge for teacher

To compare and :

  • First look at the denominators (the bottom numbers).
  • Decide which number they both go into. They both go into 15.
  • Change both numbers into 15ths.
Original source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ schools (Accessed 2008)

Resource 3: Fraction discs

Resource 5: Questions for self-evaluation