Paperclip Spinner Wheel

Worksheet Description

On this worksheet you will place a paper clip on the spinner wheel.  You will spin the spinner wheel twice and record the number you land on as a numerator.  You will then compare the values of these fractions. This worksheet incorporates an interactive element with a spinner to compare fractions. Students are given a spinner with numbers that they are instructed to use to generate their denominators by spinning twice. After recording these numbers as denominators, they shade the fractions on the worksheet and then compare them by placing the correct comparison symbol (greater than, less than, or equal to) in the box provided. The worksheet is structured to provide a hands-on activity that combines the randomness of the spinner with the skill of comparing fractions.

The worksheet teaches students about the properties of fractions and how to compare them based on the shaded parts of different shapes. The spinner activity introduces an element of chance to generate denominators, which encourages flexibility in thinking about fractions. By shading the fractions and then comparing them, students can visually understand which fraction is larger or smaller. This approach not only helps students practice comparing fractions but also allows them to engage with fractions in a more dynamic and interactive way.