Comparing Fractions Using Number Lines

Mrs. Walker introduces a lesson on comparing fractions using a number line. The lesson includes an application problem where students compare the lengths of peppers using a number line. A bean bag toss activity further illustrates the concept of comparing distances on a number line. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the importance of understanding the distance from zero when comparing fractions and instructions for independent practice.

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To learn about whole numbers

• To understand decimals

• To compare fractions using a number line

• To study multiplication

In the application problem, what are the students growing?

• Carrots

• Cucumbers

• Peppers

• Tomatoes

How long is Jackson's pepper?

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

What fractional unit is used to divide each inch on the number line?

• Thirds

• Halves

• Fourths

• Fifths

Why is it unnecessary to divide from 0 to 1 into fourths?

• Because it is not needed for this problem

• Because it is too difficult

• Because it is already divided into halves

• Because 1 is already four fourths

What is the hardest container to toss the bean bag into?

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1

Why is the container at 1/6 the easiest to toss the bean bag into?

• It is the smallest

• It is the closest to zero

• It is the farthest from zero

• It is the largest

What does the distance from zero tell us about a fraction?

• Its weight

• Its shape

• Its color

• Its size

How would the comparison change if the number line was shorter?

• The distances between fractions would be larger

• The fractions would be smaller

• The distances between fractions would be smaller

• The fractions would be larger

What is the key takeaway from the lesson?

• Number lines are useful for comparing fractions

• Fractions are difficult

• Number lines are only for whole numbers

• Fractions are only used in math class