Session 5 - Describe Fractions and Place Fractions on a Number Line

Directions for Giving the Task:

1. Students will look at a number line and write in the missing fraction. 
2. Since this is a knowledge check, give the students some time to try to solve these independently. 
3. If they get stuck, a tip is to show them the answer page BUT mix up the answers in a random order.  They can select the one that makes the most sense. Then, the student should explain to you why they chose that answer. 
4. They may be able to explain this concept but not be able to fully apply it without support yet. 

While students are doing the post-knowledge lesson check, you will want to be watching.  When they feel ready to share, look at their answers/responses. Use the suggestions below to help decide if they “got it” or are still struggling with this skill.  

You will base your next steps on the results of how well the student has learned the skills from this toolkit.  

• If a student demonstrates incorrect answers, that may indicate that they are still struggling or not completely secure in this skill yet.  We recommend that you re-teach this lesson.  
• If a student demonstrates partially correct answers, that may indicate that they strongly understood this skill and they can move on to the next math skill.
• If a student demonstrates correct answers, that may demonstrate that they very strongly mastered this skill quickly (so they can tell you exactly what it means and how it works or they can teach it to someone else).  This means they are ready for a more challenging skill - such as the real-world application suggestions in this toolkit.