Comparing Fractions Using Number Lines

This video tutorial teaches how to compare fractions using number lines. It begins with a review of key vocabulary, including fractions and number lines. The tutorial then presents a story problem involving Dillon and Colton, who run different distances. By plotting their distances on number lines, viewers learn to compare fractions visually. The video concludes with a practice problem, reinforcing the concept of comparing fractions using number lines.

What is a fraction?

• A type of decimal

• A type of equation

• A part of a whole or a group

• A whole number

What does it mean to compare numbers?

• To subtract them

• To determine if they are greater than, less than, or equal to each other

• To multiply them

• To add them together

In the story problem, how far did Dillon run?

• 1 mile

• 5/8 of a mile

• 1/2 of a mile

• 3/4 of a mile

How should you start when using number lines to compare fractions?

• Draw two different sized number lines

• Draw two same sized number lines

• Draw one number line

• Draw three number lines

What color dot is used to represent Dillon's distance on the number line?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 5/8?

• 3/4

• 5/8

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What should you do after plotting points on the number line?

• Erase the points

• Add more points

• Change the number lines

• Compare the positions of the points

What is the first step in the independent practice section?

• Plot the points

• Make a statement

• Label the number lines

• Draw two same size number lines

What is the equivalent fraction of 2/8?

• 1/2

• 5/8

• 1/4

• 3/4

What did we learn in this video?

• How to multiply fractions

• How to compare fractions using number lines

• How to subtract fractions

• How to add fractions