How does partitioning a number line into equal parts help us accurately represent and understand fractions?
Critical Thinking: Use logical reasoning to partition number lines and accurately represent fractions.
Learner’s Mindset: Show openness to exploring different methods of partitioning and their effects on fraction representation.
Communication: Articulate the process and reasoning behind partitioning a number line and locating fractions on it.
What does it mean to partition a number line into equal parts?
How do we determine the size of each part when partitioning a number line for fractions?
Why is the endpoint of a partition important for locating a fraction on the number line?
Students will understand and demonstrate how to partition a number line into equal parts to represent fractions.
Students will accurately locate and label fractions 1/b on a number line by partitioning it into b equal parts.
Students will explain the significance of each partition's endpoint in determining the location of a fraction on the number line.
Standard
3.NF.A.2.A: Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; represent fractions 1/b on a number line diagram.
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