{"product_id":"comparing-fractions-mystery-detective","title":"Comparing Fractions | Mystery Detective Worksheets | Grades 3–6 | Space","description":"\u003cp\u003eComparing fractions worksheets and benchmark fractions practice for 4th grade make up this no prep CSI Mini Mystery Detective math pack of ten printable cases with a space theme. It's fraction practice for comparing fractions with unlike denominators, the same numerator or the same denominator. Use these math activities in math centers, for morning work or homework, or with early finishers. Answer keys are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery case takes place on a space station, with fuel tanks, food packs and star maps to compare. Students write their answer, find that fraction on a suspect badge and cross the name off. That makes each page self-checking. On most questions both fractions appear somewhere on the suspect list, and students have to compare to find the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTen one-page detective cases on comparing fractions, each with an answer key\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive cases that ask for the GREATER fraction and five that ask for the LESSER fraction, clearly marked on every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCases that build from same denominator and same numerator to matching denominators, benchmark fractions and mixed pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA reference page with a worked example for every strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA contents page, teacher instructions, a detective case log and a certificate of achievement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30 black and white pages, ready to print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drained Fuel Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - same denominator, write the greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stolen Space Food\u003c\/strong\u003e - same denominator, write the lesser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drifting Satellite\u003c\/strong\u003e - same numerator, write the greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Moon Buggy Joyride\u003c\/strong\u003e - same numerator, write the lesser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scrambled Star Map\u003c\/strong\u003e - make the denominators match\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silent Radio Dish\u003c\/strong\u003e - matching denominators, write the lesser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Uninvited UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e - compare to one half and one whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Green Goo Spill\u003c\/strong\u003e - benchmark fractions, write the lesser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shuttle Lockout\u003c\/strong\u003e - mixed strategies, write the greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Asteroid Alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e - mixed strategies, write the lesser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Use This Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten cases start with same denominators and same numerators, then move to matching denominators, benchmark fractions and mixed strategies. You can run the pack alongside a comparing fractions unit from the first lesson to the last. Each strategy has a greater case and a lesser case, which gives two rounds of practice. Every page stands on its own and works as a quick check. Other places it fits: guided math groups, sub plans, fraction review before a test, and back to school practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for 4th grade, where comparing fractions with different numerators and denominators is taught. The first four cases suit 3rd graders comparing fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator, and the whole pack is a quick review for 5th graders before adding and subtracting fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love Mystery Detectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrint and hand out. There's nothing to prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-checking. 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