Understanding Fractions on a Number Line

What do we use a number line for when we want to show fractions?

• To draw pictures.

• To measure how tall we are.

• To show where fractions are between whole numbers.

• To count how many friends we have.

What is a number line?

• A line with only whole numbers.

• A line with only fractions.

• A line that shows numbers in order, including fractions.

• A line used for drawing shapes.

On a number line, what is the "whole" that we split into parts?

• The space from 0 to 1.

• The space from 1 to 2.

• The entire line.

• Only the number 0.

What does the bottom number (denominator) of a fraction tell us?

• How many pieces are shaded.

• How many parts the whole is split into.

• How many whole numbers there are.

• How many lines to draw.

If you want to find 1/2 on a number line, how many equal parts should you split the whole into?

• One part.

• Two parts.

• Three parts.

• Four parts.

To find 1/3 on a number line, how many equal parts should the whole be divided into?

• One part.

• Two parts.

• Three parts.

• Four parts.

After dividing the whole into three equal parts, where would you mark 1/3 on the number line?

• At the second mark from zero.

• At the first mark from zero.

• At the end of the line.

• At the middle of the line.

To find 5/9 on a number line, how many equal parts should the whole be split into?

• Five parts.

• Nine parts.

• One part.

• Zero parts.

What does the top number (numerator) of a fraction tell us?

• How many total parts there are.

• How many parts to count from zero.

• The size of the whole.

• If the fraction is big or small.

After splitting the whole into 9 equal parts, how many marks from zero should you count to find 5/9?

• One mark.

• Nine marks.

• Five marks.

• Zero marks.