Comparing fractions using benchmark fractions is a great strategy for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to use. I'm sharing my favorite activities and tips for teaching a benchmark fractions lesson in math workshop!

Benchmark Fractions Anchor Chart

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Students need multiple strategies for comparing fractions, based on reasoning and fraction sense. Grab a *FREE* anchor chart students can use as a reference!

Check out this series on developing fraction sense! Tons of helpful tips and resources to help kids in 3-4 grade make sense of fractions. This post focuses on using benchmark fractions to understand equivalent fractions and compare fractions. #fractionfun #mathteachingtips #teachingfractions #allformathteachers #helpfultipsforteachers #mathgeekmama

Benchmarks are points of reference used for comparison. In whole numbers, they can be "friendly" or "round" numbers such as 5, 10, or 100. We often use them when we estimate. Benchmark...

Download a FREE printable ratio table worksheet to help students find common denominators while comparing fractions. Slip into a sheet protector to use with whiteboard markers again and again. #4thGrade #5thGrade #Freebie #PrintableWorksheet #CompareFractions #CommonDenominators #StudentTools

Students should have multiple strategies for comparing fractions based on number sense. Download FREE resources for comparing fractions.

Different ways to compare fractions, anchor chart