You do not have to be whole to be important. Individuals watch a video on the importance of rational numbers on the number line. Scholars use their knowledge to rename numbers on the number line as well as place rationals on a number line. To finish, they use the number line to solve problems involving addition and subtraction.

Concepts

number lines, fractions, equivalent fractions, rational numbers, negative numbers, equivalent

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a large number line in the classroom and ask pupils to come up with as many names for the same location on the number line
• Lead a discussion on how number lines may be presented as horizontal or vertical and what each has as a benefit

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know about negative numbers

Pros

• Includes an answer key
• Provides the information in the video as a comic
• Contains suggestions for bonus activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

2.MD.A.2 3.NF.A.2.a 3.NF.A.2.b 4.NF.C.7 5.NBT.B.7 6.NS.C.5 6.NS.C.6.a 6.NS.C.7.a 6.NS.C.7.b