Fractions on a Number Line
This is a handy worksheet to support your students when learning to count by quarters, halves and thirds on a number line. Students are encouraged to fill in the missing fractions on each number line. Then, they can create their own fraction number line increasing by quarters, halves or thirds from any starting point.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to count by quarters, halves and thirds, and convert fractions and locate and show fractions on a number line.
- We are learning to count in fractions on a number line, represent and locate fractions on number lines and convert mixed numerals into improper fractions and vice versa.
Curriculum alignment
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-7NA
old
Represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals
MA2-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
MA2-RN-02
new
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
MA2-AR-01
new
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
MA2-AR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
MA2-MR-01
new
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
MA2-MR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.