Fractions on a Number Line
Locating and representing fractions (unit and non-unit) on a number line, including fractions greater than one.
Key Questions
- Explain how a number line helps us understand the value of a fraction.
- Construct a number line to show fractions between 0 and 2.
- Compare the position of different fractions on a number line.
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