Fractions on a Number Line Worksheets

Teaching notes for parents and teachers

How to teach it

Mark zero and one, then count the equal spaces between them. Have the student count intervals to the marked point.

Example to work through together

Use the model below as you explain the example. Have your student point to the quantities as you discuss them.

Ask your student

Are we counting tick marks or the spaces between them?

If your student needs help

If the denominator is one too large, trace each interval rather than counting the endpoints.

Make a practice set

Select the worksheet, answer key, or both. When both are selected, the answer key prints after the questions. Keep it separate if you want your student to work independently.

After your student finishes

Ask the child to name one interval before naming the marked point. Then explain why two equivalent fractions can occupy the same location. Use a shaded strip beside the line to connect the two models.

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  Calculation practice

  Comparing Fractions With the Same Denominator

  Compare equal-sized parts using >, <, or = and explain your choice.

  6 problems · Answer key included
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  Picture activity

  Write Fractions From Shaded Parts

  Count all equal parts, then the shaded parts, to name the fraction shown.

  6 problems · Answer key included

More about fractions · Grade 3 worksheets

Grade 3 selected skill connection: 3.NF.A.2. See the Common Core standards for this grade. This worksheet does not cover every requirement in the standard.