10 4 Comparing Fractions on the number line

10 -4: Comparing Fractions on the number line Today we will learn… How to use number lines to compare fractions. WHOLE GROUP LESSON 10 -4

Let’s try one together! Problem: Talia has 2 different lengths of red and blue ribbon. Her red ribbon is 1/3 of a yard and her blue ribbon is 2/3 of a yard. Does Talia have more red ribbon or more blue ribbon? 1. Step 1: Draw a number line. 2. Label each point 3. Compare your 2 points to see which one is larger. red ribbon 2/3 > 1/3 blue ribbon So she has more blue ribbon WHOLE GROUP LESSON 10 -3

WORK WITH A PARTNER TO SOLVE THESE NUMBER LINE PROBLEMS ON YOUR PAPER. Remember!: • Label the 2 points on the number line first. • Then, figure out which fraction is the smallest and greatest. WHOLE GROUP LESSON 10 -3

TRY THESE ONES ON YOUR OWN: Remember!: • Label the 2 points on the number line first. • Then, figure out which fraction is the smallest and greatest. WHOLE GROUP LESSON 10 -3

TRY THESE ONES WITH A PARTNER. YOU WILL HAVE TO MARK THE LINES ON YOUR NUMBER LINES FIRST.

DO THIS ONE ON YOUR OWN. BE CAREFUL TO EVENLY SPACE YOUR MARKS ON THE NUMBER LINE!

Draw a Picture to Solve Trent, Linda, and Pam will work together to paint a poster that is 4 feet long. Each student will paint an equal length of the poster. How many feet of the poster length will each student paint? Draw a picture to help you solve the problem. Carefully read the problem. Underline the question. [Bracket] important words and numbers. Eliminate unnecessary information. Solve and check your work. WHOLE GROUP LESSON 10 -3