Understanding Fractions on a Number Line

​Understand Fractions on a Number Line

By Myles Asberry

Open Ended

How many 1/3 or "thirds" are there between 0 and 1 on a number line? How do you know?

Open Ended

How many equal parts are there?

Draw

What fraction does each part show?

Draw

Label the number line with the correct fractions.

Open Ended

How many equal parts are there?

Open Ended

What fraction does each part show?

Draw

Label the number line with the correct fractions.

Open Ended

Work with your partner to identify the fraction shown.

What fraction is at Point A?

Open Ended

What fraction is Point B?

Poll

Amira says that point A shows 5/7. Is she right?

• Yes, she is correct.

• No, she is not right.

Draw

Use the number line below to show the fraction 2/6.

Explain how you knew where to put 2/6.

Multiple Choice

What fraction is at Point Y?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is at point X?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which point is 5/8 of the way from 0 to 1?

• Point R

• Point S

• Point T

• Point V

Open Ended

What fraction is at point X?