Geometry and measurement

3.7(A)

Fractions on a Number Line

Represent fractions of halves, fourths, and eighths as distances from zero on a number line.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement

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Intro

Fractions as Distance

Today you will learn to show fractions of halves, fourths, and eighths as distances from zero on a number line. A number line is a straight line with numbers in order. Zero sits on the left and one sits on the right. A fraction tells how far a point is from zero.