Work with Fraction Bars and Identify Fractions on a Number Line

Are your students in need of some hands-on fractions practice? Teach Starter has created a printable activity to help your students understand how unit fractions are pieced together to create a whole.

With this differentiated worksheet, students will work to create a whole by creating a fraction bar with cut-apart pieces. Students must first colour the rectangles according to the colour guide, cut them out and then place them next to each other to create a whole. Additionally, students will have a separate worksheet to practice identifying fractions on a number line.

This resource’s lower-level version works with fractions with a denominator of 2, 3, 4 or 5. The higher-level version incorporates smaller fractional pieces and those with denominators of 6, 8, 10 and 12.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy! 

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Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

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