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Fractions on the Number Line Lesson PlanFractions on the Number Line Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics
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6th - 7th
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Fractions on the Number Line

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Fractions are a common fear in school, but visualizing them on a number line can help your learners understand their relationship to one another. The activity provides two solutions; use either a number line or a common denominator. Solutions are explained in detail, which can be beneficial as supplemental notes or extra practice. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

comparing fractions, fractions, number lines, numbers

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fractions, compare fractions, fractions on number line, math

Pros

  • Different solution methods
  • Detailed solutions
  • Different way to view fractions

Cons

  • Need prior knowledge of finding common denominator

Common Core

6.NS.C.7.a

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