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Fractions on Number Lines (A) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 5, Year 6
Learning objective: Placing fractions in the form a/b on a number line when given the position of 1/b, and vice versa.

Fractions on Number Lines (A) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet is desgined to get learners thinking about the positions of proper fractions on a 0 to 1 number line. They will need to use the related fraction given to position another along with considering the position of 1.

Section A asks them to place a proper fraction and 1 given the position of the unit fraction with the same denominator.

Section B then provides a proper fraction for learners to place the unit fraction and 1.

Sections C and D then extend learners to think about equivalent fractions by providing fractions with a denominator which is a factor or multiple of the one they need to place.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

Frequently Asked Questions

This worksheet is designed for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils who are developing their understanding of fraction positioning. At this stage, learners are ready to work with the relationship between unit fractions and proper fractions on number lines, building on their earlier fraction knowledge.