Fraction differences is a task designed for fifth graders to critique a comparison of two differences of fractions. The task highlights the skills of finding a common denominator, finding equivalent fractions, subtracting fractions, and comparing fractions. Students must agree or disagree with the student’s comparison of the differences, and explain his or her answer.
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