Comparing & Ordering Related Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 5 supports your students in developing a strong understanding of how to compare and order related fractions. This assessment has been designed to evaluate students’ ability to reason about fraction size, find common denominators, and accurately position fractions using a range of strategies and representations.

This resource can be used for both formative and summative purposes and fits easily into small group, one-on-one or whole-class assessment settings. A detailed and editable Australian Curriculum-aligned rubric is included to ensure consistent and meaningful assessment. An answer sheet is also provided for efficient marking and feedback.

Comparing & Ordering Related Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 5 includes a carefully sequenced set of tasks. Students begin by identifying the larger of two fractions in a pair, using reasoning and efficient comparison strategies. They then order sets of three or more fractions from smallest to largest, with a focus on fractions that share related denominators. Tasks gradually increase in complexity to support all learners.

Students also plot given fractions on number lines, applying spatial reasoning and a visual understanding of size. In a reasoning task, students are asked to explain why one fraction is smaller than another using appropriate fraction vocabulary. The final section presents a real-world problem that requires students to apply their understanding of fraction comparison to make a meaningful decision.

This assessment captures both procedural skill and conceptual understanding. It allows students to demonstrate how they compare fractions using multiple approaches—such as benchmarking to one-half, converting to equivalent fractions, or reasoning about denominators. Teachers can observe how students justify their thinking and apply comparison skills beyond isolated calculations.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Compare pairs of related fractions using efficient strategies
• ✅ Order groups of fractions from smallest to largest
• ✅ Plot and position fractions accurately on number lines
• ✅ Explain reasoning using correct fraction vocabulary
• ✅ Apply comparison skills to solve real-world fraction problems

What’s Included:

• Student assessment worksheet with comparison, ordering and reasoning tasks
• Editable Australian Curriculum-aligned teacher rubric
• Answer sheet for fast and accurate marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed assessment worksheets
• Pencils and erasers
• Fraction strips, discs or number lines (optional visual support)

How to Use:

• Begin with a warm-up comparing benchmark fractions such as 1/2 or 1 whole.
• Model how to find common denominators or use visual representations.
• Guide students through one example of plotting fractions on a number line.
• Allow students to complete the tasks independently while encouraging reasoning and justification.
• Use the rubric to assess accuracy, strategy use and mathematical communication.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a final task in a unit on fraction comparison and equivalence
• 💡 Implement during intervention to identify conceptual gaps in ordering
• 💡 Add to student portfolios as evidence of fractional reasoning
• 💡 Use in report writing or parent meetings as a sample of applied learning

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use visual aids like paper folding, strips or fraction tiles before and during the task
• 💛 Reinforce vocabulary such as “larger,” “smaller,” “equivalent,” and “benchmark”
• 💛 Fraction Number Line Challenge: Have students create a puzzle for peers to solve
• 💛 Real-World Applications: Invite students to find real-life examples of fraction comparison in recipes, sports or travel

Comparing & Ordering Related Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 5 is a clear and adaptable tool for assessing fraction understanding. It supports targeted teaching and helps you capture meaningful insights into each student’s reasoning and fluency with fractions.