NZ Curriculum · Year 5 & 6
Fraction Finder
Build fractions on a number line — including mixed numbers & improper fractions!
Track range
Tracks show fractions up to 1 whole. Switch to extended mode to explore mixed numbers and improper fractions.
1 Build fractions on the number line
2 Pick & place rods
Each rod = 1 unit. The whole = 12 units.
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Click any rod to remove it. Rods past the 1 whole line make a mixed number!
Comparison
Add rods to both tracks!
3 Or type a fraction
Enter a fraction up to 1 whole (e.g. 3/5 or 1/2). Switch to extended mode for mixed numbers.
Fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers all live on the same number line!