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4.NF.A.2Grade 4Common Core State Standards

Comparing fractions

Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators using benchmarks, common numerators, or common denominators.

12 free games for this standard

Equivalent Fractions Quiz

Visual Quiz
Yr 4–Yr 6

Equivalent Fractions Quiz

Equivalence & SimplifyingQuick CheckPractice Automator

See a fraction shown visually and pick the matching answer. Multiple representations test true understanding, not just memorisation.

Recognise equivalent fractions using visual models

Rename fractions with common denominators

Proficient
4 levels

Equivalent Ordering

Ordering
Yr 3–Yr 5

Equivalent Ordering

Equivalence & SimplifyingPractice AutomatorStrategy Builder

Put fractions in order, but some are equivalent! Drag cards to order from smallest to largest, noticing which fractions are equal.

Order fractions including equivalent values

Proficient
4 levels

Which Is Bigger? (Symbolic)

Visual Quiz
Yr 4–Yr 5

Which Is Bigger? (Symbolic)

Comparing & Ordering FractionsConcept BuilderStrategy Builder

Compare fractions using numbers only -- no pictures! Use strategies like common denominators and benchmarks to decide which is larger.

Compare fractions using common denominators and benchmarks

Proficient
4 levels

Fraction Ordering

Ordering
Yr 3–Yr 5

Fraction Ordering

Comparing & Ordering FractionsPractice AutomatorStrategy Builder

Drag fraction cards into order from smallest to largest. Start with same-denominator sets and work up to mixed denominators.

Order fractions from smallest to largest

Proficient
4 levels

Comparing Fractions Quiz

Visual Quiz
Yr 4–Yr 6

Comparing Fractions Quiz

Comparing & Ordering FractionsPractice AutomatorQuick Check

Multiple choice quiz: identify the equivalent fraction from four options. Builds the equivalence fluency needed as a foundation for comparing fractions with different denominators.

Compare fractions using multiple strategies

Extending
4 levels

Fraction Sandwich

Ordering
Yr 5–Yr 6

Fraction Sandwich

Comparing & Ordering FractionsExtension ChallengeStrategy Builder

Place fractions in order between two given values. Find the fractions that fit "between" to build a sandwich of values.

Order fractions between given values

Extending
4 levels

Error Detective: Comparing

Visual Quiz
Yr 4–Yr 6

Error Detective: Comparing

Comparing & Ordering FractionsMisconception Buster

Spot mistakes in fraction comparison reasoning. A student says 1/5 is bigger than 1/3 -- can you explain why they are wrong?

Identify and explain errors in fraction comparison

Extending
4 levels

Any Fraction Line

Drag & Drop
Yr 4–Yr 6

Any Fraction Line

Fractions on Number LinesPractice AutomatorStrategy Builder

Place any fraction on the number line. Sixths, eighths, tenths and more. The full number line challenge for confident students.

Place fractions accurately on a number line

Extending
4 levels

Mixed Numbers Line

Drag & Drop
Yr 5–Yr 6

Mixed Numbers Line

Fractions on Number LinesConcept Builder

The number line extends past 1! Place mixed numbers like 1 1/2 and 2 3/4 on a 0-3 number line.

Place mixed numbers and improper fractions on a number line

Extending
4 levels

Improper Fractions Line

Drag & Drop
Yr 5–Yr 6

Improper Fractions Line

Fractions on Number LinesConcept BuilderStrategy Builder

Place improper fractions like 5/3 and 7/4 on the number line. Convert to mixed numbers mentally to find the right spot.

Place improper fractions on a number line

Extending
4 levels

Fraction Compare Slider

Drag & Drop
Yr 3–Yr 5

Fraction Compare Slider

Equivalence & SimplifyingPractice

Place fractions on a number line with click-and-drag. See where fractions sit relative to each other to understand ordering.

Compare and order fractions using a number line

Proficient
4 levels

Compare Detective

Visual Quiz
Yr 3–Yr 5

Compare Detective

Equivalence & SimplifyingMisconception Buster

Spot incorrect fraction comparisons. Tackles the common misconception that bigger denominators mean bigger fractions.

Identify and correct errors in fraction comparisons

Proficient
4 levels