Showing Fractions on a Number Line

This video tutorial teaches how to identify fractions as points on a number line by dividing the line into equal parts. It uses examples like a candy bar divided into thirds and locating fractions like 2/5 and 3/8 on a number line. The lesson emphasizes understanding numerators and denominators and provides practical examples to illustrate these concepts.

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The distance between parts on a number line

• The total number of parts in a whole

• The size of each part

• The number of equal parts being considered

If a fraction is 2/5, how many equal parts is the whole divided into?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

How do you determine the position of a fraction like 2/5 on a number line?

• Count two parts from the end

• Divide the line into 5 parts and count two parts from zero

• Count five parts from the end

• Divide the line into 2 parts and count five parts from zero

In the example of Tammy walking 3/8 of a mile, how is the number line divided?

• Into 10 equal parts

• Into 8 equal parts

• Into 4 equal parts

• Into 3 equal parts

What is the first step in dividing a number line into 8 equal parts?

• Divide it into 6 parts

• Divide it into 2 parts

• Divide it into 10 parts

• Divide it into 4 parts