Fractions on a Number Line

Fractions on a Number Line

Year 3 Mathematics Learning about parts of a whole 60 minute lesson

What Are Fractions?

A fraction is a part of a whole We write fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 The bottom number shows how many equal parts The top number shows how many parts we have

Curriculum Connection

Australian Northern Territory Curriculum AC9M3N02: Recognise unit fractions Learn 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/10 Combine fractions to make one whole

The Number Line: 0 to 1

Let's Find Fractions Together!

Look at the number line on the board Where do you think 1/2 goes? What about 1/4? Let's mark these fractions together

Unit Fractions We're Learning

{"left":"1/2 = one half\n1/3 = one third\n1/4 = one quarter\n1/5 = one fifth","right":"1/10 = one tenth\nThese are all unit fractions\nUnit fractions have 1 on top\nThey show one equal part"}

Fraction Jump Race Game

Form groups of 4-5 students Take turns drawing fraction cards Jump to that fraction on our floor number line Say what fraction completes the whole

Think and Share

If I have 2/5, what do I need to make 1 whole? How do you know where 3/4 goes on the number line? Which is bigger: 1/3 or 1/5? Why?

Independent Practice Time

Complete your fraction worksheets Match fraction cards to number line positions Work with a partner if you need help Ask questions if you're unsure

Today We Learned

Fractions show parts of a whole Number lines help us see where fractions go We can combine fractions to make 1 whole Unit fractions are building blocks for understanding