Problem Solving
Can you problem solve using what you have learned about fractions on a number line?
Goal:
Goal:
Are you ready to solve this word problem? All you will need is a pencil to get started!
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
Word Problem Solving Steps
- Read the problem.
- Look for important information.
- Write the fraction.
- Decide how to solve.
- Solve and label your answer.
Read the problem.
Read the word problem and then write it on your piece of paper. Read it as many times as you need to understand the important information.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
Find the important information.
What is this word problem asking you to do? Click the Show Me button to check your thinking.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
Did you circle the last sentence of the word problem? Great job! You need to record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line.
Write the fraction.
Write the fraction you are finding on your paper.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper.
Decide how to solve.
Let’s start by drawing an empty number line. Do not forget to draw arrows on either side of the line!
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper. Blank number line underneath.
Solve and label your answer.
Now it is time to record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on the number line. Follow the steps in the next few slides.
Start by drawing the first and last lines on the number line.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper. Blank number line underneath.
Solve and label your answer.
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) has a denominator of 4. That means we will need 4 spaces on this number line. Draw lines to make 4 spaces. Do not get frustrated if it takes you a few tries!
Click the Show Me button if you would like to see an example. If you would like to challenge yourself, draw the lines first, then use the Show Me button to check your work.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper. Number line with 5 markers on it.
These 5 lines make a total of 4 spaces.
Solve and label your answer.
Record the fractions under each line on your number line.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper. Number line with 5 markers on it. The markers are labeled \({ \frac{0}{4} }\), \({ \frac{1}{4} }\), \({ \frac{2}{4} }\), \({ \frac{3}{4} }\), \({ \frac{4}{4} }\).
Solve and label your answer.
You are ready to record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on your number line! Record it by drawing a dot above the correct fraction.
Click the Show Me button to check your work.
Madelyn was sledding down a hill. She made it only \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) of the way down the hill. Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?
"Can you record \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line?" is circled
\({ \frac{3}{4} }\) written on the paper. Number line with 5 markers on it. The markers are labeled \({ \frac{0}{4} }\), \({ \frac{1}{4} }\), \({ \frac{2}{4} }\), \({ \frac{3}{4} }\), \({ \frac{4}{4} }\). Dot above \({ \frac{3}{4} }\).
You did it! You recorded \({ \frac{3}{4} }\) on a number line.
Read and Solve
Which number line shows \({ \frac{5}{6} }\)?
Number line from 0 to 1 with 7 markers. Dot above the 6th marker.
Number line from 0 to 1 with 9 markers. Dot above the 4th marker.
Number line from 0 to 1 with 5 markers. Dot above the 4th marker.
The correct number line has 6 equal parts and a dot on the 6th line.
The correct number line has 6 equal parts and a dot on the 6th line.
The correct number line has 6 equal parts and a dot on the 6th line.
You got # out of # correct. Click the Retry button for another attempt.
You got a perfect score. Great job!