I can order halves, fourths & eighths

Ordering Fractions That’s not quite what I mean. Oh…sorry. Somebody please explain.

Let’s try this again… Ordering fractions has nothing to do with food or placing an order so help little chef understand. What does ordering fractions mean? What are ways we can order fractions? Putting fractions in order.  From largest to smallest  From smallest to largest

What if… Think about this How do these numbers relate? How can we order these numbers from least to greatest? How can we order them from greatest to least?

Let’s take a look! Sixths That’s how they relate but what’s the order from what’s the order from least to greatest?

Try these out Ummm how about some pictures!

I can order halves, fourths and eighths

Quick Review Who can remember what fractions we ordered on Wednesday? Can you remember the reason I chose halves, thirds and sixths? We are doing the same thing today except we will be using halves, fourths and eighths.

Let’s take a Eighths

Your turn

Timed Challenge In your group or by yourself, order the following fractions from GREATEST TO LEAST