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Unit Fractions on a Number Line Worksheet

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    Updated:  13 Aug 2024

Consolidate students' knowledge of unit fractions using this fractions on a number line worksheet.

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    Years:  3 - 5

Curriculum

  • VC2M3N03

    Recognise and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways; combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole <ul> <li>recognising that unit fractions represent equal parts of a whole; for example, one-third is one of 3 equal parts of a whole</li> <li>representing unit fractions and their multiples in different ways; for example, using a Think Board to represent three-quarters using a diagram, concrete materials, a situation and fraction notation</li> <li>cutting objects such as oranges, sandwiches or playdough into halves, quarters or fifths and reassembling them to demonstrate (for example, two-halves make a whole, four-quarters make a whole), counting the fractions as they go</li> <li>sharing collections of objects, such as icy pole sticks or counters, between 3, 4 and 5 people and connecting division with fractions; for example, sharing equally between 3 people gives 1/3 of the collection to each and sharing equally between 5 people gives 1/5 of the collection to each</li> </ul>

  • VC2M5N03

    Compare and order common unit fractions with the same and related denominators, including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line <ul> <li>using pattern blocks to represent equivalent fractions; selecting one block or a combination of blocks to represent one whole, and making a design with shapes; and recording the fractions to justify the total</li> <li>creating a fraction wall from paper tape to model and compare a range of different fractions with related denominators, and using the model to play fraction wall games</li> <li>connecting a fraction wall model and a number line model of fractions to say how they are the same and how they are different; for example, explaining 1/4 on a fraction wall represents the area of one-quarter of the whole, while on the number line 1/4 is identified as a point that is one-quarter of the distance between zero and one</li> <li>using an understanding of factors and multiples as well as equivalence to recognise efficient methods for the location of fractions with related denominators on parallel number lines; for example, explaining on parallel number lines that 2/10 is located at the same position on a parallel number line as 1/5 because 1/5 is equivalent to 2/10</li> <li>converting between mixed numerals and improper fractions to assist with locating them on a number line</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Unit Fractions on a Number Line Worksheet

  • Updated

    Updated:  13 Aug 2024

Consolidate students' knowledge of unit fractions using this fractions on a number line worksheet.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  2 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 5

Consolidate students' knowledge of unit fractions using this fractions on a number line worksheet.

🚀 Unlock the Power of Unit Fractions with Interactive Worksheets!

Are you ready to take your students’ understanding of unit fractions to new heights? Our downloadable worksheet is designed to make learning engaging, interactive, and fun! This worksheet, created by a teacher, is a comprehensive resource that allows students to showcase their knowledge of unit fractions by plotting them on a number line.

Why Unit Fractions on the Number Line?

Understanding unit fractions on the number line is crucial for developing a visual and conceptual grasp of fractions within the context of the broader number system. The number line serves as a powerful visual aid, allowing students to observe the relative positioning of unit fractions and their relationships to whole numbers. Placing unit fractions on the number line provides a concrete representation of fractional values, helping learners comprehend the idea that fractions are points along a continuous scale.

This visual representation aids in comparing and ordering fractions, as well as connecting the abstract concept of fractions to the familiar linear representation of numbers. By exploring unit fractions on the number line, students not only enhance their spatial reasoning but also solidify their understanding of fractions as parts of a whole, laying a foundation for more advanced fraction operations and mathematical concepts.

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.


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