Representing Fractions on a Number Line

Instructor Beats teaches how to represent fractions on a number line using area models. The lesson covers the basics of fractions, including numerators and denominators, and demonstrates how to visualize fractions with rectangular and circular area models. A story about brownies helps illustrate the concept of flattening area models into number lines. The video provides step-by-step instructions for creating number lines and includes a practice problem for viewers to try. The lesson concludes with a reminder to subscribe and check out additional resources.

What is the top number in a fraction called?

• Divisor

• Fractionator

• Numerator

• Denominator

What does the denominator in a fraction tell us?

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts taken

• The division of the fraction

• The multiplication factor

Which food item was used to explain the concept of an area model for fractions?

• Brownie

• Pizza

• Cookie

• Burger

What is the unit fraction of 1/6 represented as in the area model?

• One piece of a pizza

• One slice of a brownie

• One sixth of a circle

• One sixth of a rectangle

Why do some students find number lines challenging for representing fractions?

• They are visually complex

• All of the above

• They are hard to draw neatly

• They require exact division

What is the first step in creating a number line to represent fractions?

• Shading the correct fractions

• Drawing the number line

• Labeling the number line

• Drawing an area model

How is a number line similar to an area model?

• Both are based on food items

• Both use vertical lines

• Both are circular

• Both represent fractions

What fraction was used to demonstrate creating a number line in the lesson?

• Four-sixths

• Two-thirds

• Five-sixths

• Three-quarters

What should you do after drawing an area model to help create a number line?

• Use the area model to place marks on the number line

• Draw vertical lines

• Label the number line sections

• Erase the area model

In the practical exercise, what fraction were students asked to represent on a number line?

• Five-sixths

• Two-thirds

• Four-sixths

• Three-fifths