4th Grade Comparing Fractions Test with Point Values (PDF)
This compare fractions test for 4th Grade covers comparing fractions (Common Core 4.NF.A.2), with a free PDF to print.
Time and points
- Grade: Grade 4
- Chapter: Comparing Fractions
- Standards: 4.NF.A.2
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points
Compare fractions test: questions
Question 1 – Same part [2 pts]
Write >, < or = in each blank.
- \(\frac{5}{8} \quad\quad \frac{3}{8}\) (1 point)
- \(\frac{2}{6} \quad\quad \frac{2}{4}\) (1 point)
Question 2 – Different denominators [2 pts]
Write >, < or = in each blank.
- \(\frac{3}{4} \quad\quad \frac{2}{3}\) (1 point)
- \(\frac{1}{2} \quad\quad \frac{4}{8}\) (1 point)
Question 3 – Compare to one half [2 pts]
Write >, < or = to compare each fraction with \(\frac{1}{2}\).
- \(\frac{4}{10}\) (1 point)
- \(\frac{5}{6}\) (1 point)
Question 4 – Strips [2 pts]
Use the strips to compare \(\frac{3}{5}\) and \(\frac{7}{10}\). Write the comparison.
Question 5 – Order the fractions [2 pts]
Write these fractions from least to greatest: \(\frac{5}{6}\), \(\frac{1}{3}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{2}{3}\).
Question 6 – Points on a number line [3 pts]
Points A and B are marked on the number line.
- Write the fraction for point A. (1 point)
- Write the fraction for point B in eighths. (1 point)
- Write a comparison of A and B using >, < or =. (1 point)
Question 7 – Ethan's claim [2 pts]
Ethan says \(\frac{1}{3}\) is greater than \(\frac{1}{2}\) because 3 is greater than 2. Is he correct? Explain.
Question 8 – Race results [3 pts]
Maya ran \(\frac{5}{6}\) mile, Jamal ran \(\frac{3}{4}\) mile and Priya ran \(\frac{2}{3}\) mile.
- Who ran the farthest? (1 point)
- Order the three distances from least to greatest. (2 points)
Question 9 – Water bottles [2 pts]
Bottle A is \(\frac{3}{8}\) full. Bottle B is \(\frac{5}{12}\) full. The bottles are identical.
Which bottle has more water? Explain.
Key facts behind this compare fractions test
- Compare fractions only when they are parts of the same whole.
- Same denominator: compare numerators. Same numerator: compare denominators and the smaller denominator is greater.
- A common denominator turns a hard comparison into a numerator comparison, such as 8/12 < 9/12.
- Benchmark 1/2: a fraction is less than 1/2 when its numerator is less than half the denominator.
- Record a comparison with >, < or = and check it on a number line.
How to use this compare fractions test
Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.
All Grade 4 chapters: Grade 4 math.
