Unit 6, Lesson 9-- Fractions on a Number Line

Lesson 9-- Fractions on a Number Line

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will be learning how to represent fractions on a number line.


Video


Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • Open the interactive slide deck link below, and make a copy.
  • Examine the partitioned number lines.  Answer the questions.  Then, match the fraction models with their locations on the number lines.

Fractions on a Number Line Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.

Part 2 Directions:

  • In the interactive below, answer the questions using the number line.
  • For the "extra challenge" question, use the interactive fraction bars and number line to help if needed.


In Your Math Notebook

Let’s get out our math notebook and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write an answer with numbers and words.

Read, Draw, Write, DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.)

Mary is riding her bike one mile, from her house to the park.  On the way, she is stopping for ice cream, and also to meet her best friend.  The ice cream truck is parked 2/6 of a mile from Mary's house.  Her best friend's house is 5/6 of a mile from her house.  How far will Mary walk from the ice cream truck to her best friend's house?

D (Draw a picture.)

W (Write an answer with numbers and words.)

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