Fractions on Number Lines

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📍 Part 1: Finding Fractions on Number Lines

I can identify fractions on a number line.

1. Look at the number line below. What fraction is marked by the arrow?

Number line from 0 to 1, divided into 4 equal parts, arrow pointing to the second mark

1/4

2/4

3/4

4/4

2. On a number line from 0 to 1 divided into 6 equal parts, which fraction would be at the third mark?

1/6

2/6

3/6

6/3

3. Which of these fractions would be closest to 1 on a number line? (Check all that apply)

7/8

1/8

5/6

1/6

🎯 Part 2: Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

I can explain when two fractions occupy the same position on a number line.

4. If 1/2 and 2/4 are at the same point on a number line, what does this tell us?

They are different amounts

They are equivalent fractions

One is bigger than the other

They cannot be compared

5. Which fraction is equivalent to 1/3 and would be at the same position on a number line?

3/6

2/6

1/6

4/6

6. Fill in the blank: 3/6 and _____ would be at the same point on a number line because they show the same amount.

Answer: __________

✏️ Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

I can show that fractions in the same position on a number line are equivalent.

7. Look at this pair of equivalent fractions: 2/8 and 1/4. Explain in your own words why these fractions are at the same place on a number line.

8. Draw a simple number line from 0 to 1. Mark where you would place 1/2 and 4/8. Explain why they go in the same spot.

9. Challenge: Name two fractions that would be at the same position as 3/4 on a number line.

First equivalent fraction: __________

Second equivalent fraction: __________

Fractions on Number Lines

Fractions on Number Lines

📍 Part 1: Finding Fractions on Number Lines

🎯 Part 2: Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

✏️ Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

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