Take two steps back. Given 5/3 on a number line, the task asks pupils to determine where one goes. The activity is the most demanding in cognitive complexity of three tasks dealing with the placement of fractions on a number line.

Concepts

number lines, fractions, improper fractions, fraction models, fraction one-third

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on different approaches
• Provide individuals with multiple number lines that have different tick marks

Classroom Considerations

• The class should have an understanding of numbers on a number line

Pros

• Provides a description of the purpose of the task
• Includes a description of how the task highlights math practices

Cons

• Links to other tasks do not work

Common Core

3.NF.A.2.a