Understanding Whole Number Fractions

In this lesson, Mrs. Walker teaches students how to write whole number fractions on a number line. The lesson covers partitioning rectangles into thirds, halves, and wholes, and representing these fractions on a number line. Students use templates to practice these concepts and learn to label fractions correctly. The lesson emphasizes understanding the relationship between partitioning shapes and number lines, and includes activities to reinforce these skills.

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To understand multiplication

• To write whole number fractions on a number line

• To explore geometry

• To learn about decimals

What materials are needed for this lesson?

• A notebook and a pen

• A dry erase board and lesson templates

• A computer and internet access

• A calculator and a ruler

How do you partition a rectangle into thirds?

• Draw four lines

• Draw one line

• Draw two lines

• Draw three lines

What is the whole number fraction for a rectangle partitioned into thirds?

• Two thirds

• One third

• Three thirds

• Four thirds

How do you partition a rectangle into halves?

• Draw one line

• Draw two lines

• Draw four lines

• Draw three lines

What is the whole number fraction for a rectangle partitioned into halves?

• Three halves

• Two halves

• One half

• Four halves

What fraction represents a whole with no partitions?

• One over one

• One over zero

• Two over one

• Zero over one

How do you label the endpoints on a number line for whole number fractions?

• One and two

• Zero and two

• Zero and one

• One and three

What is the relationship between partitioning rectangles and number lines?

• They are unrelated

• They are opposite

• They are the same

• They are different

How many wholes are in each model when using two rectangles?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three