The Human Number Line

In this lesson, students will create a human number line by estimating a fraction's approximate location on the number line between zero and one. This lesson helps students visualize fractions’ relative distance from 0 in order to order and compare fractions and engages them in justifying their thinking.
Resource ID#: 49794 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: fraction, comparing, ordering, number line, equivalent, numerator, denominator, plot, order, compare, plot, order, compare, fractions on a number line
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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