Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages

Compare and Defend: teaching companion

Select a valid comparison strategy and state the common unit behind the proof. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.

Anonymous group code: __________   Date: __________

Diagnostic probes

Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.

d1. Compare 2/3 and 3/4. Is comparing just the numerators enough?

d2. Compare 3/8 and 5/6 using one half. What evidence makes the benchmark decisive?

Check after reteaching

Complete this check independently after discussing the model.

r1. Compare 3/5 and 5/8 using a common partition.

Exit ticket

Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.

e1. Compare 2/3 and 3/4. Choose <, =, or >. The wholes are the same size.

e2. What makes a comparison proof convincing?