Year 5 | Fractions: Compare Fractions Less Than 1 – Lesson Resource Pack
Deepen pupils’ understanding of fractions with this Year 5 compare fractions less than 1 lesson pack. Fully aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps, this lesson teaches pupils to compare fractions with the same and different denominators using bar models and common multiples. Pupils explore how to use equivalent fractions to support accurate comparison and reasoning.
Through visual representations and structured questioning, children learn to compare unit and non-unit fractions, convert to common denominators, and spot misconceptions such as assuming a larger numerator always means a larger fraction. The activities encourage reasoning, problem-solving and clear mathematical explanation.
What’s included in this lesson pack?
- Year 5 fractions PowerPoint – comparing fractions less than one
- Differentiated worksheets to compare and order fractions using visual models and equivalent forms
- Reasoning and problem-solving challenge sheets for greater depth
- Detailed lesson plan with teaching input, assessment prompts and common misconceptions
Curriculum links
- Compare and order fractions whose denominators are all multiples of the same number
- Identify, name and write equivalent fractions represented visually
- Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to another
- Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator or related denominators
This pack is part of our Year 5 Autumn Block 4: Fractions unit within the Maths Masters scheme. Designed to build fluency and reasoning, it provides everything needed for effective whole-class teaching of comparing fractions.
