Unit 8, Lesson 2
Hagan su propia recta numérica
Grado 3
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students learned to represent fractions on number lines and to record the result of a comparison of fractions with the symbol , , or . In this lesson, students create their own number lines to practice writing fraction comparison statements.
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 5, Section B in the curriculum materials.
- Action and Expression
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- Explain (orally) strategies for locating and labeling whole numbers, unit fractions, and non-unit fractions on the number line.
- Express comparisons of fractions and whole numbers, using >, <, and =.
- Hagamos rectas numéricas y comparemos fracciones.
Required Materials
Activity 1
Required Preparation
- Each group of 3 or 4 students needs a roll of tape and a marker.
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
What methods did students use most today when they were locating fractions on their number lines? What strategies do you want students to use more frequently?