Fractions on a Number Line

The video tutorial explains how to represent fractions on a number line. It begins with an introduction to drawing a number line and placing fractions like one half and one third. A song is used to reinforce the concept of splitting a whole into parts, focusing on the denominator's role. The tutorial then demonstrates finding fractions like five ninths and one fifth on a number line, using examples like a pie to illustrate the process. The video concludes with tips on counting spaces instead of lines and emphasizes understanding the denominator's function.

What is the first step in placing a fraction like one half on a number line?

• Draw a line with two arrows.

• Draw a square with two arrows.

• Draw a circle with two arrows.

• Draw a triangle with two arrows.

When finding one third on a number line, what does the denominator tell us?

• The number of lines to draw.

• The number of arrows to use.

• The number of songs to sing.

• The number of parts to divide the whole into.

How do you find five ninths on a number line?

• Partition five parts from zero to two.

• Partition nine parts from zero to two.

• Partition five parts from zero to one.

• Partition nine parts from zero to one.

What should you remember when counting spaces on a number line?

• Always count the spaces, never the lines.

• Count only the arrows.

• Always count the lines, never the spaces.

• Count both lines and spaces.

What is the denominator in a fraction?

• The number of total pieces.

• The number of spaces.

• The number of lines.

• The number of arrows.