Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages

Number Line Launch: teaching companion

Read a fraction as an equal distance from zero, counting intervals. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.

Anonymous group code: __________   Date: __________

Diagnostic probes

Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.

d1. A 0–1 line has five equally spaced marks including its endpoints. What is the size of one interval?

d2. On that line, a point is three intervals from zero. Name the point and justify the denominator.

Check after reteaching

Complete this check independently after discussing the model.

r1. A 0–1 line has six equal intervals. What point is four intervals from zero?

Exit ticket

Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.

e1. What fraction is at the marked point? Number line: 0 to 1; one whole is the distance from 0 to 1. Each whole has 4 equal intervals. The marked point is 3 intervals from zero.

e2. Explain why we count spaces instead of tick marks.