Locate Unit Fractions on the
Number Line
Grade 3: Unit 5: Lesson 6
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Let’s partition the number line to locate unit fractions.
Which One Doesn’t Belong: Fraction Details
Warm-Up
Which one doesn’t belong?
Let’s Talk About It!
To make your reasoning clear while locating and labeling fractions on a number line, what are some important things to include?
Partition Fourths
Activity 1
Let’s Talk About It!
Ask students to share why Andre’s partitioning makes sense to them.
Unit Fractions on the Number Line
Activity 2
Work independently to partition each number line and locate and label each fraction.
Work independently to partition each number line and locate and label each fraction.
Work independently to partition each number line and locate and label each fraction.
Work independently to partition each number line and locate and label each fraction.
Let’s Talk About It!
Were there any number lines that you and your partner were not sure how to partition or disagreed about?
How did you resolve your confusion or disagreement?
Let’s Talk About It!
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What do you notice?”
Lesson Synthesis
We have seen unit fractions represented several ways now. How would you describe a unit fraction to a friend?
What is particularly helpful for you to remember when you are locating unit fractions on the number line?
Locate and Label
Cool-Down
Locate and label ⅛ on the number line. Explain your reasoning.
Cool-Down: Locate and Label
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