Some examples could include artwork by artists like Piet Mondrian (See a likeness of his work below). While we can absolutely put a few fractions on the board and have students compare them (these are PERFECTLY valid and useful Number Talks,) it can also be fun to switch things up! One of my favorite ways is to project a photo and have students find fractions within them. If you didn’t know, Number Talks are one of my absolute favorite things! They build such a strong community of mathematicians and create amazing opportunities for students to develop communication skills around their mathematical thinking!įractions can be such a fun topic for Number Talks. In this post, I’ve outlined five of my favorite ways to making comparing fractions more engaging for your students! Comparing Fractions in Art & Photography If you have ever taught comparing fractions before, you know that the complex nature of the content can sometimes make it hard for students to fully engage in the learning. We are now asking students to look at two different written fractions and use comparing language like greater than, less than, or equal to. Comparing fractions is a BIG step up from simply identifying fractions and partitioning shapes.
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