Locating Decimals and Fractions on a Number Line

This video tutorial demonstrates how to place decimals and fractions on a number line ranging from zero to one. It uses an applet to generate random numbers and explains the process of dividing the number line into equal parts to accurately place decimals and fractions. The video also compares the sizes of different numbers by their positions on the number line, helping viewers understand which numbers are larger or smaller.

What is the range of the number line used in this lesson?

• 0 to 10

• 0 to 1

• 0 to 100

• -1 to 1

How many equal pieces is the distance from 0 to 1 divided into when placing the decimal 0.58?

• 8

• 12

• 5

• 10

Where does the decimal 0.58 lie on the number line?

• Between 0.4 and 0.5

• Between 0.5 and 0.6

• Between 0.6 and 0.7

• Between 0.7 and 0.8

What does the denominator in the fraction 1/8 represent?

• The midpoint of the number line

• The total length of the number line

• The number of pieces to move over

• The number of pieces the distance from 0 to 1 is divided into

Which number is larger: 0.58 or 1/8?

• They are equal

• 0.58

• 1/8

• Cannot be determined

How many equal pieces is the distance from 0 to 1 divided into when placing the decimal 0.15?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 5

Where does the decimal 0.15 lie on the number line?

• Between 0.3 and 0.4

• Between 0.2 and 0.3

• Between 0.4 and 0.5

• Between 0.1 and 0.2

What does the numerator in the fraction 2/9 represent?

• The total length of the number line

• The number of pieces to move over

• The number of pieces the distance from 0 to 1 is divided into

• The midpoint of the number line

How many equal pieces is the distance from 0 to 1 divided into when placing the fraction 2/9?

• 5

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which number is larger: 0.15 or 2/9?

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 2/9

• 0.15