Extend your class's ability to represent unit fractions on a number line with this challenging worksheet. Given two number lines, one labeled with zero and 1/4, the other with zero and 5/3, students must accurately locate the number one on each. A great worksheet to use after teaching a lesson on fractions greater than one. Consider presenting this activity without scaffolding and allow learners to collaborate with partners as they work to deepen their understanding of fractions. Follow up with a brief discussion that allows young mathematicians an opportunity to share their solutions with their peers.

Concepts

fraction ordering, number lines, fractions, improper fractions

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Additional Tags

improper fractions, fractions on a number line, fractions greater than 1, fractions less than 1, math

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Pros

• Offers a different approach to labeling fractions on a number line
• Includes fractions both greater than and less than one whole

Cons

• Worksheet is brief and only includes two questions

Common Core

3.NF.A.2.a 3.NF.A.2.b MP1 MP5 MP7