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Year 1

Estimate where 6, 7, 8 and 9 lie on an unmarked number line

I can estimate where 6, 7, 8 and 9 can lie on an unmarked number line.

New
New
Year 1

Estimate where 6, 7, 8 and 9 lie on an unmarked number line

I can estimate where 6, 7, 8 and 9 can lie on an unmarked number line.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The position of numbers can be estimated on unmarked number lines using an understanding of relative size.
  2. The midpoint, five in this case, should be marked to support positioning
  3. We can compare numbers on a number line by looking at how far away from other numbers they are.

Common misconception

Children may find it hard to draw their own number lines.

Place the first, last and midpoint numbers first and use fingers or cubes to space the other numbers out equally.

Keywords

  • Estimate - To find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved.

  • Compare - You compare to find out what is the same and what is different. You can compare numbers to find out if one is greater than or less than another.

  • Midpoint - The middle of something. The point halfway along.

  • Number line - A line with numbers placed in their correct position.

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which numbers are in the wrong place?
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5 and 6
6 and 8
7 and 8
Correct answer: 6 and 9
Q2.
Which number would be where a is on the number track?
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6
7
Correct answer: 8
9
Q3.
Which number is in the wrong place on the number line?
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3
5
Correct answer: 7
8
Q4.
Which sentences describe the missing number a?
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It is one more than 10
Correct answer: It is one less than 10
It is less than 5
Correct answer: It is greater than 5
Q5.
The number at a is
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Correct Answer: 9, nine
Q6.
Where would the number 8 go on this number line?
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a
b
Correct answer: c
d

6 Questions

Q1.
Which letter shows where 6 would be on this number line?
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a
Correct answer: b
c
d
Q2.
8 has been placed on the number line. Is it in the right place?
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yes
Correct answer: no
Q3.
Where do you think 8 should be: a, b, c or d?
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a
b
Correct answer: c
d
Q4.
Which of the following is closer to 5?
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Correct answer: 3
9
Q5.
Alex wants to compare 7 and 9. Which sentences are correct?
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Correct answer: 9 is closer to 10
Correct answer: 7 is closer to 5
9 is less than 7
Correct answer: 7 is less than 9
Q6.
Which of these are correct?
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6 > 10
Correct answer: 6 < 10
Correct answer: 5 < 7
5 > 7