Lesson 5

Fractions on Number Lines

Est. Class Sessions: 1–2
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Mathematical Standards

5.NF.B
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division. (5.NF.B.3)

Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP3.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP5.
Use appropriate tools strategically.

Students label number lines to show fractions. They conclude the lesson by representing both proper and improper fractions several ways: as parts of circles, as parts of rectangles, and as points on number lines.

Content in this Lesson

  • Locating proper, improper, and mixed number fractions on number lines [E1].
  • Representing fractions using circles and rectangles [E1].
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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Lesson Homework Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide      
Student Activity Book    

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital  

Supplies for Students

  • centimeter ruler

Materials for the Teacher

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed
Represent Fractions
Student Activity Book
Pages 47–48
E1.
Represent and identify fractions (e.g., proper, improper, mixed number) using area models, drawings, number lines, words, symbols, and number sentences.