ALTA Education Cuisenaire Task Library
Fractions on a Number Line

Your turn — Take the rods away

Draw a fresh number line and label only the endpoints 0 and 1.

Do not use smaller rods to partition the line.

Estimate and mark:

  1. ½
  2. ¼
  3. ¾
  4. ⅓
  5. ⅕

Compare with a partner. Which were easiest to place? Which required the most estimation?