Teaching pack · Year 5 Numberseegongsik /au
Comparing Fractions: a week of ready-to-teach maths
Five days of lessons for Year 5 Number. Print this pack and the week is prepared.
AC9M5N03
compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line
Start here: five minutes to Monday
- Skim the week at a glance.
- Print the five days (plan + worksheet each).
- Cut out the card sheet once.
- Open the free interactive unit on your board.
- Teach from the plan.
On the board
On-screen pictures: “Equivalent fractions name the same amount”, “Comparing fractions with the same denominator”, “Fractions on a number line”, “Comparing fractions with related denominators”, “Ordering fractions and mixed numerals”.
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Aligned to Australian Curriculum V9 (AC9M5N03). Original material from seegongsik. Descriptors (c) ACARA, CC BY 4.0.
The week at a glance5 lessons
The week at a glance
One lesson a day. Run them in order where you can.
| Day | Lesson | Children learn and do | On screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equivalent fractions name the same amount | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Equivalent fractions name the same amount |
| 2 | Comparing fractions with the same denominator | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Comparing fractions with the same denominator |
| 3 | Fractions on a number line | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Fractions on a number line |
| 4 | Comparing fractions with related denominators | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Comparing fractions with related denominators |
| 5 | Ordering fractions and mixed numerals | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Ordering fractions and mixed numerals |
Materials
- This pack printed.
- Pencils and the board or projector.
- Optional counters or rulers if a day plan names them.
A note home
This week in maths we work on comparing fractions. Ask: What did you practise today?
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Day 1 · Teacher planDay 1 of 5
Equivalent fractions name the same amount
Children practise “Equivalent fractions name the same amount” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain equivalent fractions name the same amount in Year 5 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Equivalent fractions name the same amount”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Equivalent fractions name the same amount”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Equivalent fractions name the same amount” on screen for the main block.
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Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about equivalent fractions name the same amount.
Day 1 · Worksheet
Equivalent fractions name the same amount
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 2 · Teacher planDay 2 of 5
Comparing fractions with the same denominator
Children practise “Comparing fractions with the same denominator” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain comparing fractions with the same denominator in Year 5 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Comparing fractions with the same denominator”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Comparing fractions with the same denominator”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Comparing fractions with the same denominator” on screen for the main block.
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Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about comparing fractions with the same denominator.
Day 2 · Worksheet
Comparing fractions with the same denominator
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 3 · Teacher planDay 3 of 5
Fractions on a number line
Children practise “Fractions on a number line” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain fractions on a number line in Year 5 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Fractions on a number line”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Fractions on a number line”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Fractions on a number line” on screen for the main block.
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Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about fractions on a number line.
Day 3 · Worksheet
Fractions on a number line
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 4 · Teacher planDay 4 of 5
Comparing fractions with related denominators
Children practise “Comparing fractions with related denominators” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain comparing fractions with related denominators in Year 5 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Comparing fractions with related denominators”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Comparing fractions with related denominators”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Comparing fractions with related denominators” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y5/number/AC9M5N03
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about comparing fractions with related denominators.
Day 4 · Worksheet
Comparing fractions with related denominators
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 5 · Teacher planDay 5 of 5
Ordering fractions and mixed numerals
Children practise “Ordering fractions and mixed numerals” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain ordering fractions and mixed numerals in Year 5 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Ordering fractions and mixed numerals”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Ordering fractions and mixed numerals”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Ordering fractions and mixed numerals” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y5/number/AC9M5N03
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about ordering fractions and mixed numerals.
Day 5 · Worksheet
Ordering fractions and mixed numerals
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Cut-out cardsReuse all week
Talk cards for Comparing Fractions
Cut out. Hold up a card and give an example.
Equivalent fractions name the same amount
Give an example.
Comparing fractions with the same denominator
Give an example.
Fractions on a number line
Give an example.
Comparing fractions with related denominators
Give an example.
Ordering fractions and mixed numerals
Give an example.
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Mini-check · End of week
Show what you know: Comparing Fractions
NameClassDate
Work on your own. Use pictures or numbers.
1. Draw or write the big idea of this week.
2. Give one clear example.
3. Give a second different example.
4. What mistake should we watch for?
I can explain this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Mini-check · AnswersTeacher
Answers and look-fors
- Item 1 names the unit idea (comparing fractions) in child words.
- Items 2-3: two different correct examples.
- Item 4: a real muddle for this topic.
Use day-plan look-fors across the week.