Decimals on a Number Line

Which of the following numbers is NOT mentioned in the introduction?

• 1.2

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 0.6

What is the first step in drawing a number line?

• Drawing the line

• Labeling the intervals

• Placing the decimals

• Marking the whole numbers

Why do we start the number line at 0?

• Because 0 is the largest number

• Because 0 is the midpoint

• Because all numbers are greater than 0

• Because all numbers are less than 0

How many spaces are needed between 0 and 1 to place 0.6?

• 10

• 12

• 5

• 6

Where is the halfway point between 0 and 1?

• 0.6

• 0.2

• 0.4

• 0.5

What is the decimal representation of 6 tenths?

• 6.0

• 0.6

• 0.06

• 0.60

How many pieces should the space between 0 and 1 be divided into to place 0.75?

• 10

• 50

• 75

• 100

Where should 0.75 be placed on the number line?

• Between 0.7 and 0.8

• Between 0.9 and 1.0

• Between 0.6 and 0.7

• Between 0.8 and 0.9

What is the halfway point between 1 and 2?

• 1.2

• 1.4

• 1.7

• 1.5

Where should 1.2 be placed on the number line?

• Between 1.2 and 1.3

• Between 1.1 and 1.2

• Between 1.0 and 1.1

• Between 1.3 and 1.4