1. Comparing Fractions Pretest
Unit 16 – 4.NF.2

2. Compare the following fraction using <, >, or =
Compare the following fraction using <, >, or =. Justify your answer using a visual model.
_____ 3 6
_____ 4 9
_____ 4 9

3. Put the following fractions on the number line
Put the following fractions on the number line. You can add more lines if you need to.
4. A. 𝟑 𝟖 B. 𝟑 𝟒 C. 𝟓 𝟖

4. Solve the following word problem
Solve the following word problem. Show all of your work and clearly mark your answers.
5. There are two loaves of banana bread on the counter that are the same size. Loaf A has 𝟑 𝟗 left and Loaf B has 𝟕 𝟏𝟐 left. Which loaf of banana bread has more left? Explain your thinking using a number line or visual model.
6. Using your answer to the previous question respond to the following:
I know that Loaf ____ has more left because _____________________.

5. Answer the following question
Answer the following question. Be sure to provide a strong explanation to support your answer.
7. Mitch used a 4 x 4 grid to represent 1 while Matt used a 6 x 6 grid to represent 1. Each boy shaded 𝟏 𝟒 of his grid.
True or False: Mitch and Matt shaded the same number of squares. Provide an explanation to support your answer.

6. Answer Key
1. < 2. > 3. > 4. (on number line from left to right) A, C, B 5. Loaf B, should prove using a number line or visual model 6. Explanations will vary. 7. False, Matt shaded more squares because the size of the whole is different, etc.