Jumps on Number Line

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a math educational tool designed to teach subtraction of fractions using number lines. It provides three number lines each marked with fractions and three subtraction problems corresponding to them. Students are instructed to indicate the jumps on the number line to represent the subtraction of one fraction from another. The worksheet then asks the students to complete the subtraction sentences based on the jumps they have marked on the number lines.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to visualize and solve subtraction of fractions using a number line, a method that helps to understand the concept of distance and difference when dealing with fractions. By marking the jumps on the number line, students can see the interval between fractions, which concretely illustrates the subtraction process. This approach not only aids in understanding the abstract concept of subtracting fractions but also reinforces the skill of interpreting number lines.