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Fraction Strips and Number Line

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Fraction Strips and Number Line

WALT: We are learning to understand, read, write, and represent unit fractions on a number line with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 10.

Fraction strips illustration

✅ Success Criteria — I Can:

  Read and write fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 10.

  Represent unit fractions on a number line accurately.

  Explain what the numerator and denominator mean.

  Identify 1/10 on a number line.

📖 Remember This!

A fraction has two parts:

⬆️ Numerator = how many parts we have     ⬇️ Denominator = how many equal parts the whole is split into

Example: In 1/4 — the denominator is 4 (4 equal parts) and the numerator is 1 (we have 1 part).

✂️ Part 1: Fold and Label Your Fraction Strips

Use your paper strips! Fold each strip carefully into equal parts. Label each part with the fraction. ✏️

1. 📌 Halves — Fold your strip into 2 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

2. 📌 Thirds — Fold your strip into 3 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

3. 📌 Quarters — Fold your strip into 4 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

4. 📌 Fifths — Fold your strip into 5 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

5. 📌 Eighths — Fold your strip into 8 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

6. 📌 Tenths — Fold your strip into 10 equal parts.

Each part is called: _________________    Write the fraction symbol: _____

How many equal parts does the whole strip have? _____

📏 Part 2: Mark Fractions on the Number Line

Use your fraction strips to help you find where each fraction goes. Mark and label each fraction on the number line below. ✏️

7. Mark and label these fractions on the number line:   1/2    1/4    1/5    1/10

   0                                                                                                  1

8. Which fraction is the smallest — 1/2, 1/5, or 1/10? Circle your answer and explain why.

  1/2    
  1/5    
  1/10

Because: _______________________________________________________________

9. 🌟 Tell a buddy: What does the denominator tell us about where a fraction goes on a number line?

🚀 Extension Challenge

Finished early? Try these!

10. Can you find two fractions from your strips that land on the same spot on the number line? Write them here:

_____ is the same as _____    (Hint: try 2/10 and 1/5 🤔)

11. What is 1/5 + 1/5? Use your fraction strip to help. Answer: _____

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