This applet helps students visually understand how to arrange numbers correctly on a number line. It supports whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, and decimals. Users can drag and drop numbers into the correct positions, observe their relative order, and practice comparing values. The tool is ideal for building number sense, reinforcing the concept of numerical order, and improving skills in comparing and locating numbers.
OVERVIEW
A number line is a visual tool used to arrange and compare numbers in order. Numbers are placed evenly along a straight line, increasing from left to right. It can include whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals. Zero is often the center when showing both positive and negative numbers. Arranging numbers on a number line helps us understand their order, size, and the distance between them. It’s useful for basic math operations, comparing values, and building number sense.[br][br]
The Number Line
QUIZ ON NUMBER LINE
[b]Which number is farthest to the left on a number line?[/b]
[b]What is the correct order from least to greatest?[/b]
Which is the correct order of these fractions on a number line? (From least to greatest)