Lesson: Fractions on a Number Line Mathematics • 3rd Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to divide a number line between 0 and 1 into equal parts and label each part with a fraction over the same denominator.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

divide a number line into equal parts to show a given fraction,
write fractions with the same denominator on a number line from 0 to 1,
locate fractions on a number line,
apply knowledge of fractions on number lines to solve word problems.

Lesson Video

Lesson Explainer

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

What fraction is marked on the number line?

Q2:

Mason is using a number line to understand fractions.

Which one should he use to show sixths?

Pick the reason why he should use this number line.

Q3:

This number line has been divided into 6 equal parts, so we know that the denominator will be 6.

How many sixths are shown by the highlighted part? (i.e., what will the numerator be?)