{"id":6473,"date":"2017-01-27T04:48:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T04:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theteacherstudio.com\/2017\/01\/fraction-number-sense-and-ma.html"},"modified":"2019-01-31T20:17:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T20:17:46","slug":"fraction-number-sense-and-math","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theteacherstudio.com\/fraction-number-sense-and-math\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraction Number Lines, Number Sense, and Math Discourse Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4YVNXr8swM0\/WIrOV7RxHeI\/AAAAAAAAY1g\/eMeYl06hsyAwu1aKw5hceTx2p5fsB2MRQCLcB\/s640\/fraction%2Bnumber%2Bline%2Bpost%2BFB%2Bimage.jpg\" alt=\"fraction number lines, critiquing reasoning, teaching fractions, fraction activities, fraction lessons\" width=\"640\" height=\"332\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>It seems like I have picked a few topics lately that just don&#8217;t fit into one blog post! \u00a0I wanted to share two different &#8220;warm ups&#8221; I did with fraction number lines&#8211;and two different types of &#8220;math talk&#8221; that resulted from them. \u00a0Give these two lessons a try and see what you think! \u00a0I went kind of &#8220;photo journalism&#8221; style because I thought the pictures helped tell the story! \u00a0Watch not just for the important fraction understanding&#8211;but the immersion in the Standards for Mathematical Process as well!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"more\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.convertkit.com\/landing_pages\/325122?v=7\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Fraction Sign Up\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CWqU29UWUyk\/WsK7Hy7E_oI\/AAAAAAAAbCw\/4mEhucSQMCYUlytrtIZPOTJ5L_v1a-ENACLcBGAs\/s320\/want%2Bmore%2Bfraction%2Bhelp%2Bbutton%2Bto%2Benter%2Bfraction%2Bsequence.jpg\" alt=\"Fraction freebies, fraction lessons, fraction printables, fraction help, teaching fractions\" width=\"320\" height=\"299\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Before we go on&#8230;if you want even MORE fraction help and freebies, just CLICK THIS BUTTON and watch your inbox for a series of free fraction tips and printables for you to use!<\/p>\n<h3>Fraction Number Lines to Build Number Sense and Math Talk<\/h3>\n<p>First of all&#8230;if you have followed me for long, you know I love number lines&#8211;especially number lines that think &#8220;outside the box&#8221;&#8211;even number lines can be rote and low level&#8211;so we want to watch for that!<\/p>\n<p>The other day I gave my students this one&#8230;it had the 0 and the 2 marked&#8211;and asked students to identify what number they felt that &#8220;dot&#8221; was showing. \u00a0My first step is always to ask them to THINK before they even pick up their pencil. \u00a0While they think, I remind them to consider what they know and can tell from just looking at it. \u00a0I really think slowing them down before they start writing can lead to deeper understanding and reduce careless errors. \u00a0Plus&#8211;for those students who ARE slower processors&#8230;not having to watch 20 other students get to work feverishly while they sit is SO refreshing and validating for them. \u00a0After some think time, they were off!<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"fraction number lines\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-F05qvgCeXdc\/WIa5x5gC9lI\/AAAAAAAAYzw\/7XV__LKTlusi6m9fWSYshMAsH11HA4SFwCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B54%2B07%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"fraction number lines, critiquing reasoning, teaching fractions, fraction activities, fraction lessons\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Some asked if they could use rulers&#8230;I simply said, &#8220;If you think it will help&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"fractional reasoning\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QLS2w5HMGLw\/WIa5yD5leZI\/AAAAAAAAYz0\/QNdFUoCm8B0DFvsEq2lHMJ7TXLGV5sLMACLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B54%2B23%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students struggle to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on fraction math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson! Third grade fractions, fourth grade fractions, fifth grade fractions, fraction number lines, fraction activities, teaching fractions, fraction printables, fraction worksheets\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Justifying Our Thinking<\/h3>\n<p>I noticed that some students seemed to be putting fractions on their number lines WITHOUT adding the whole numbers first. \u00a0I asked, &#8220;Are you sure 1\/4 goes there? \u00a0How do you know?&#8221; \u00a0Their answers told me a ton about their level of understanding. \u00a0Some had already visualized where the &#8220;1&#8221; went&#8211;others were simply putting it &#8220;where it looked right&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pVAUmf63ShQ\/WIa5yKwVQII\/AAAAAAAAYz4\/YQ-RrNF-LEob53FcvYguuwNV4gVHFwmWgCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B54%2B41%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"fraction number lines, critiquing reasoning, teaching fractions, fraction activities, fraction lessons\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>As with all my number line work, I want them to be able to explain their reasoning both in writing and orally. \u00a0As students were working to finish, I had students begin to write their ideas down so they were ready to buddy up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oYiPfLN87Vk\/WIa5yk5eNZI\/AAAAAAAAYz8\/SWF6gXKAxsk4LgbAUyFXU7e-evZREJM3gCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B55%2B17%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students struggle to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on fraction math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson! Third grade fractions, fourth grade fractions, fifth grade fractions, fraction number lines, fraction activities, teaching fractions, fraction printables, fraction worksheets\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>When we were all in a good place (in other words, essentially finished), I put students in pairs and trios and gave them the following direction:<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b> <b>You must all come to consensus about what fraction you will assign your dot. \u00a0When you are all in agreement <\/b>(and this took SOME debate in some groups!)<b>, you will mark it on the white copy and start explaining your thinking. \u00a0When you present, I will call on whoever I want so make sure everyone is accountable for the information and explanation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>(or something to that effect)<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"math discourse\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vXEnJBCLOHM\/WIa5zaAM76I\/AAAAAAAAY0A\/REPrkjzHE3YJaLNuw_-LsBpNWRQZIN6uACLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B55%2B52%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"fraction number lines, critiquing reasoning, teaching fractions, fraction activities, fraction lessons\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I circulated and listened and coached and looked for misconceptions and mistakes. \u00a0I also looked to see the variety of strategies shown so I could have a variety of ideas to share under the projector.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KRGNhVR2gH4\/WIa5ziGkhKI\/AAAAAAAAY0E\/jIpS3aicMcYcuyU3TEwUqg8PyPPsyFfDwCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B56%2B12%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">For this particular problem, we had some debate. \u00a0About half the groups believed the dot to be at 3\/4 while the other groups had a variety of answers. \u00a0One by one, they presented their solution and defended their logic. \u00a0Along the way, there were a few &#8220;a-ha&#8217;s&#8221;&#8230;and a few stubborn souls who stood their ground despite very good arguments from others!<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uRaijxm5H8U\/WIa50H_LL9I\/AAAAAAAAY0M\/-IzL0WtyQ9c-A3h9WwsEH-MBQUt93rGGQCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B58%2B53%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"640\" height=\"484\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>At one point, we put two different solutions up and had students try to determine which one they felt was &#8220;more right&#8221;&#8230;and which explanations seemed most plausible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"critiquing math reasoning\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TLYr4Q_msK0\/WIa5z7V7_eI\/AAAAAAAAY0I\/k4qb7i_T8X0wJiTwfAqgDvtxw08KVrTkwCLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B7%2B58%2B31%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"640\" height=\"460\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>We also showcased different strategies that seemed to help some groups. \u00a0This group used different colors for each step along the way&#8211;and other groups agreed that this seemed to make their explanation easier to follow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aQ2sPtcZAK0\/WIa50s9-y6I\/AAAAAAAAY0Q\/Ku1IFMboVh4MEAuL6it0Cp1L24r-PMMeACLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B8%2B04%2B04%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"standards for mathematical practice and Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Finally, we ended up grabbing a spare number line and doing some folding to find those midway points and really &#8220;prove&#8221; what the 3\/4 teams were proposing. \u00a0We had a great discussion&#8230;and SO much learning happened&#8211;and the students did it ALL! \u00a0Consider trying the strategy:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u00a0Think time<br \/>\n2. \u00a0Independent time<br \/>\n3. \u00a0Partner\/consensus time<br \/>\n4. \u00a0Whole group sharing and debating time<\/p>\n<p>Watch how engaged your students will be&#8230;and let me know how it goes!<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"teaching fractions\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gGl4c4We6ik\/WIa51PCO3AI\/AAAAAAAAY0U\/JHxPsGHyaTMkIP_EeSfEMujste9ZQD5uACLcB\/s640\/Photo%2BJan%2B23%252C%2B8%2B04%2B31%2BPM.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Looking for the fraction number line resource pictured?<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0SbRY4lRb_w\/WsK2tbIilGI\/AAAAAAAAbCc\/IYiSilnJxRInXYQ3SCs3QZQe7FuW5kmxgCLcBGAs\/s320\/number%2Bline%2Bnew%2Bcover%2Bdecimals%2Band%2Bfractions.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"960\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I also have two other number line resources and a bundle of all three&#8230;see what you think! \u00a0I use them ALL year long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Grade-3-5-BUNDLE-2957028\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZLgjYUaNn2c\/WIrK_weQBLI\/AAAAAAAAY1U\/lZKpnZIRcTET7PprCwW0En-Dvm2CPrZdgCLcB\/s320\/number%2Bline%2Bresource%2Bbundle%2Bcover.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to pin this post for later? \u00a0Here you go! And watch for several more fraction posts coming soon!<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Number-Sense-with-Number-Lines-Fraction-and-Decimal-Understanding-2956695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--NCWSTNFfH0\/WIrPlubl0bI\/AAAAAAAAY1o\/i_mh74Tl9JQZRdtZn7U3iUa-dCjewmeHgCLcB\/s640\/fraction%2Bnumber%2Bline%2Bpost%2Bpin.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"320\" height=\"640\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">Looking for an entire fraction UNIT to get students thinking and talking? \u00a0Check this one out!<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">(the number lines are not a part of this resource)<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Improving-Deep-Fraction-Understanding-A-Fraction-Unit-for-Grades-3-5-625571\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fHfGvLKJatU\/WsK2o4pw2zI\/AAAAAAAAbCY\/hwzPnZ9VPe875OoV5CrgIO5kp3rINOKYACLcBGAs\/s320\/fraction%2Bunit%2Bnew%2Bcover.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"960\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">Or even my entire fraction toolkit of TEN great resources&#8230;such a great deal!<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Hands-On-Fraction-Bundle-10-Hands-On-Fraction-Resources-for-Grades-3-5-3280070\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. Great fraction lesson!\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w34rMzEETsQ\/WsK2iALiW5I\/AAAAAAAAbCU\/NqfwlAB1CZsgql7OQL3G01qfGTVawnP5QCLcBGAs\/s320\/fraction%2Bbundle%2Btoolkit%2Bnew%2Bcover.jpg\" alt=\"Learning how to navigate fractions can be tricky--and many students have only a basic understanding of how to place fractions on a number line. Check out this post for ideas on math reasoning, explaining thinking, and deep fraction understanding. 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