Whole Numbers as Fractions
Locate whole numbers on a fraction number line
Write whole numbers as equivalent fractions
Develop mathematical thinking as a reflection of God's orderly creation
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
— Colossians 1:17 (WEB)Just as whole numbers can be represented in different ways on a number line, God holds all things together in perfect order
Recap yesterday's lesson about one whole as different fractions
Introducing whole numbers on fraction number lines
Students will mark whole numbers on fraction number lines
Simpler: Pre-draw number line with some markings
Challenge: Create number lines with different denominators
Review key concepts and celebrate mathematical discoveries
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll compare whole numbers and fractions on number lines
Third graders are developing abstract mathematical thinking
Understanding that whole numbers can be represented as different fractions
Child's ability to mark whole numbers on fraction number lines