1. Which statement correctly compares the fraction $\frac{2}{5}$ to the benchmark $\frac{1}{2}$?
2. To compare $\frac{5}{8}$ with the benchmark $\frac{1}{2}$ using an area model, it is helpful to first rewrite $\frac{1}{2}$ as the equivalent fraction $\frac{\_\_\_}{8}$.
3. Which of the following fractions is greater than the benchmark $\frac{1}{2}$?
4. A painter used $\frac{3}{4}$ of a can of paint. To compare this to $\frac{1}{2}$ of a can, we can write $\frac{1}{2}$ as $\frac{2}{4}$. Complete the statement with a $<$ or $>$ symbol: $\frac{3}{4}$ ___ $\frac{1}{2}$.
5. Which statement correctly compares the fraction $\frac{9}{8}$ to the benchmark $1$?
6. To compare $\frac{7}{10}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$, it helps to think of $\frac{1}{2}$ as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10. The fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ is equivalent to $\frac{\_\_\_}{10}$.
7. A student shades an area model to represent a fraction. If the shaded area is less than half of the whole shape, which of these fractions could it be?
8. Using the logic from the examples, we can compare $\frac{2}{6}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$. First, we note that $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6}$. Complete the statement with a $<$ or $>$ symbol: $\frac{2}{6}$ ___ $\frac{1}{2}$.
9. An area model is divided into 10 equal parts, and 6 of them are shaded. How does the shaded fraction, $\frac{6}{10}$, compare to the benchmark $\frac{1}{2}$?
10. The fraction $\frac{5}{11}$ is closest to which benchmark number?