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Shaded bars show each fraction, so children can see which is bigger before learning the rules.
Comparing fractions surprises children: 1/8 is smaller than 1/3, even though 8 is bigger than 3. Fraction bars make the reason visible — the more pieces you cut, the smaller each piece. Each problem shows both fractions as bars of the same length, so children can check their reasoning with their eyes. The levels follow the order teachers use: same denominator, then same numerator, then different denominators, including equivalent fractions such as 2/3 and 4/6.
Best for ages 8–11
At the last level some pairs are equivalent fractions, like 2/3 and 4/6: the bars are shaded to exactly the same length.
Yes, both bars have the same length and are cut into equal parts, so the shaded lengths can be compared directly.
Yes, each comparison is written out with the right sign.
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