Understanding Fractions on a Number Line

What term is used to describe a part of a whole or a group?

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Decimal

• Denominator

In a fraction, what does the numerator represent?

• Whole group

• Equal parts being considered

• Total parts

• None of the above

How do you determine the number of divisions on a number line for a fraction?

• By the decimal

• By the whole number

• By the denominator

• By the numerator

When setting up a number line, what should you count to ensure accuracy?

• Lines

• Spaces

• Numbers

• Markers

If a fraction is 4/6, how many spaces should you count to place the marker?

• 6

• 10

• 2

• 4

What is the denominator if a number line is divided into 8 sections?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 6

How do you find the numerator on a number line?

• Count the markers

• Count the lines

• Count the spaces to the marker

• Count the total sections

What fraction is represented if there are 5 sections and the marker is at 2?

• 5/3

• 3/5

• 5/2

• 2/5

If a number line has 8 sections and the marker is at 7, what is the fraction?

• 8/1

• 7/8

• 8/7

• 1/8

What is the correct placement of the numerator in a fraction?

• Above the line

• On the top

• On the bottom

• Beside the denominator