Comparing Fractions (><=) Intro and Practice Power Point

This Power Point Presentation is the perfect way to introduce Comparing Numbers and Comparing Fractions. It starts with the very basics in explaining the symbols, with a very, very good analogy and visual used to help students remember which symbol to use when comparing numbers and fractions. It then begins with comparing objects by size before even going into numbers.

Present this on the Smart Board or Promethean Board and have the class follow along with fraction tiles. I've used plastic fraction tiles (bars and circles both work fine) and I've also printed out fraction tiles for each student to cut apart and use. Printable fraction tiles are easy to find for free using google image search. I've also sometimes had the class cutout the "<" symbol out of black construction paper to use at their tables with the fraction tiles. Then I have them walk up to the Promethean Board to answer each slide with the annotated marker tool.

I've spent a few years using and reusing and modifying this lesson a few times before sharing it on TpT and I am proud of it's effectiveness. I hope you enjoy the ease of its use to be helpful for your students. Enjoy!