Fractions on Number Lines
Grade 3rd Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can place fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 on a number line.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 4:35
Finding Fractions on Number Lines | EasyTeaching
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The denominator of a fraction tells us how many equal parts the whole has been divided into.
- 2
The numerator of a fraction tells us how many of the equal parts you have.
- 3
To find a fraction on a number line, divide the number line between 0 and 1 into the number of equal parts shown by the denominator, then count up to the part shown by the numerator.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw a number line from 0 to 1. Divide the number line into 6 equal parts. Place the fraction ⁵⁄₆ on the number line.”
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