7.2 · Part II
Supported Application · Guided Entry to Today's Problem
Rational Numbers on the Number Line · Rational number
- Find the two consecutive integers the rational number falls between
- Divide the segment between integers into equal parts matching the denominator
- Negative numbers move to the left of zero; positive numbers move to the right
- Rational Numbers on the Number Line (Números racionales en la recta numérica) — Every rational number has one exact spot on the number line. Writing it as a fraction, a decimal, or an integer does not change where it sits.
- Rational number (Número racional) — A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers, with a bottom number that is not zero.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Decimal (Decimal) — A number with a dot, like 0.5, that shows a part less than one.
- Number line (Recta numérica) — A straight line where numbers are placed in order; numbers get smaller to the left and larger to the right.
- Equivalent (Equivalente) — Having the same value, just written a different way.
- A common mistake in Rational Numbers on the Number Line is treating the numerator and denominator of a negative fraction as two separate whole numbers instead of one value between two integers — for example, plotting -3/4 by going to -3 and then counting 4 more units to the left, landing (incorrectly) at -7, instead of recognizing that -3/4 = -0.75, which sits between 0 and -1. Before you submit an answer, find the two whole numbers your value falls between, then split that space into equal parts.
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1 GUIDED FILL
Compare the new rational numbers -5 and 3.
- 1The number farther left is ___.
- 2Write the comparison: ___.
Final answer: -
2 GUIDED FILL
Compare the new rational numbers -4.4 and 2.75.
- 1The number farther left is ___.
- 2Write the comparison: ___.
Final answer: -
3 GUIDED FILL
Compare the new rational numbers -3.8 and 2.5.
- 1The number farther left is ___.
- 2Write the comparison: ___.
Final answer:
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
7.2 · Part II
On-Level Application · Standard Rigor
Rational Numbers on the Number Line · Rational number
- Find the two consecutive integers the rational number falls between
- Divide the segment between integers into equal parts matching the denominator
- Negative numbers move to the left of zero; positive numbers move to the right
- Rational Numbers on the Number Line (Números racionales en la recta numérica) — Every rational number has one exact spot on the number line. Writing it as a fraction, a decimal, or an integer does not change where it sits.
- Rational number (Número racional) — A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers, with a bottom number that is not zero.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Decimal (Decimal) — A number with a dot, like 0.5, that shows a part less than one.
- Number line (Recta numérica) — A straight line where numbers are placed in order; numbers get smaller to the left and larger to the right.
- Equivalent (Equivalente) — Having the same value, just written a different way.
- A common mistake in Rational Numbers on the Number Line is treating the numerator and denominator of a negative fraction as two separate whole numbers instead of one value between two integers — for example, plotting -3/4 by going to -3 and then counting 4 more units to the left, landing (incorrectly) at -7, instead of recognizing that -3/4 = -0.75, which sits between 0 and -1. Before you submit an answer, find the two whole numbers your value falls between, then split that space into equal parts.
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which rational number is closest to 0 on the number line?
- A-1/4
- B0.5
- C-2
- D1.75
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2 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which number is farthest to the LEFT on a number line?
- A-1
- B0
- C-4
- D2
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3 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is the opposite of -3/4?
- A3/4
- B-3/4
- C4/3
- D0
Rewrite each fractionWork it outSimplify
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
7.2 · Part II
Extension & Non-Routine Application
Rational Numbers on the Number Line · Rational number
- Find the two consecutive integers the rational number falls between
- Divide the segment between integers into equal parts matching the denominator
- Negative numbers move to the left of zero; positive numbers move to the right
- Rational Numbers on the Number Line (Números racionales en la recta numérica) — Every rational number has one exact spot on the number line. Writing it as a fraction, a decimal, or an integer does not change where it sits.
- Rational number (Número racional) — A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers, with a bottom number that is not zero.
- Fraction (Fracción) — A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4.
- Decimal (Decimal) — A number with a dot, like 0.5, that shows a part less than one.
- Number line (Recta numérica) — A straight line where numbers are placed in order; numbers get smaller to the left and larger to the right.
- Equivalent (Equivalente) — Having the same value, just written a different way.
- A common mistake in Rational Numbers on the Number Line is treating the numerator and denominator of a negative fraction as two separate whole numbers instead of one value between two integers — for example, plotting -3/4 by going to -3 and then counting 4 more units to the left, landing (incorrectly) at -7, instead of recognizing that -3/4 = -0.75, which sits between 0 and -1. Before you submit an answer, find the two whole numbers your value falls between, then split that space into equal parts.
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
On a number line, point P is located at -2.5. Which statement describes its location best?
- AAt -2
- BHalfway between -2 and -3
- CHalfway between 2 and 3
- DAt -3
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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2 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Between which two consecutive integers does −3.5 fall on a number line?
- A−4 and −3
- B−3 and −2
- C3 and 4
- D−5 and −4
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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3 OPEN RESPONSE
Name three different rational numbers between -1 and 0. Write each as both a fraction and a decimal. Explain how you know they are between -1 and 0.
✏️ Mathematical Justification & Response
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.