Recognizing Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

What does the numerator tell us in a fraction?

• How many equal parts are in the whole

• How many parts we have

• The total number of parts possible

• The difference between the parts

Why is it incorrect to only compare numerators when looking at fractions?

• Because it ignores the size of the whole

• Because numerators are irrelevant

• Because the numerator is always larger

• Because it's easier to compare denominators

What common mistake do students make when comparing fractions?

• Ignoring the numerator

• Comparing only the denominators

• Assuming larger fractions are always better

• Comparing only the numerators

What is the denominator's role in a fraction?

• It tells us how many equal parts make up a whole

• It indicates how many parts to shade

• It shows the total number of parts we have

• It is used to compare fractions directly

Why do we need to consider the whole when comparing fractions?

• Because the denominator depends on it

• Because it's easier to calculate

• Because it affects the numerator

• Because the whole can vary in size

What shows us how many parts to shade on a number line for a given fraction?

• The whole number

• The denominator

• The fraction bar

• The numerator

What fraction is equivalent to one-half?

• Two-fourths

• Two-thirds

• Six-eighths

• Three-fourths

How do we use a number line to find if fractions are equivalent?

• By dividing the line into a different number of parts for each fraction

• By ensuring the lines for fractions line up

• By comparing the length of the shaded parts

• By shading the same number of parts

Which fractions are equivalent to six-eighths?

• Three-fourths and four-eighths

• One-half and two-fourths

• Three-fourths and one-half

• Two-thirds and three-fourths

How many parts do we shade on the number line for the fraction two-fourths?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three