Exploring Fraction Numberlines in Covid Comparisons

This video tutorial teaches how to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators using number lines. It explains the importance of understanding numerators and denominators, highlights common mistakes students make, and demonstrates how to use number lines for accurate comparison. The tutorial includes practical examples, such as comparing 1/3 and 4/6, to illustrate the concepts effectively.

What do the numerator and denominator in a fraction represent?

• Both show parts used in different ways.

• Numerator shows parts used, denominator shows total parts.

• Numerator shows total parts, denominator shows parts used.

• Both show total parts in different ways.

What symbols are used to compare fractions?

• <, =, >

• =, !=, >

• +, -, x

• <, >, !=

Why can't you compare fractions by only looking at the numerators?

• Because fractions are always equal.

• Because numerators are always the same.

• Because it's easier to compare denominators.

• Because the denominators might be different.

Why is it important to consider denominators when comparing fractions?

• They indicate the size of the parts.

• They make the fractions look bigger.

• They are easier to count.

• They are not important.

How should a number line be divided to compare fractions?

• Randomly, as it doesn't matter.

• Based on the larger denominator.

• Equally, without considering the fractions.

• Based on the fraction's denominator.

Which fraction is greater, 1/2 or 3/8?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

• 1/2

• 3/8

How do you know 1/2 is greater than 3/8?

• Because 2 is greater than 8.

• It has more shading on the number line.

• Because 1 is less than 3.

• It has less shading on the number line.

When comparing 1/3 and 4/6, which fraction is larger?

• 4/6

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 1/3

How is the number line divided for the fraction 1/3?

• Into 6 equal parts

• Into 3 equal parts

• Into 2 equal parts

• Not divided at all

What does the open side of the comparison sign face?

• The numerator

• The larger number

• The smaller number

• The denominator