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Questions to think about:
--What are benchmark fractions?

--How are benchmark fractions helpful when comparing fractions?

BENCHMARK FRACTION 3/4

• Pull a card from the top of the stack
• Is it larger or smaller than 3/4?
• Explain why or show with a picture
• *****You could show with a number line******
• Pull another card from the stack

BENCHMARK FRACTION 1/2

• Pull a card from the top of the stack
• Is it larger or smaller than 3/4?
• Explain why or show with a picture
• *****You could show with a number line******
• Pull another card from the stack

BENCHMARK FRACTION 1/3

• Pull a card from the top of the stack
• Is it larger or smaller than 1/3?
• Explain why or show with a picture
• *****You could show with a number line******
• Pull another card from the stack

PULL 2 CARDS

• Pull 2 cards from the top of the stack
• Decide which fraction is largest
• Explain why or show with a picture
• *****You could show with a number line******
• Pull another card from the stack

DID YOU...