When students are introduced to the set of rational numbers, they begin by answering the question "What are rational numbers?" Students will learn a rational number can be written as a fraction where the denominator is not 0. They will also learn the set of rational numbers include integers, decimals, and fractions which can be graphed, ordered, and compared. For my 6th graders, I use this resource as a mini-lesson and students keep this in their binders for future reference.

This resource includes:

A 2-page assignment, an exit ticket, and all answer keys.

Problems offered include converting positive and negative integers and decimals to fractions. Each group of rational numbers (integers, decimals, and fractions) will have its own section for graphing on a number line, ordering, and comparing within the group. The exit ticket will have them mixed together using a number line they worked with for the assignment.

The Learning Objective is a practice series intended for use in one class period about 40-50 minutes long (but may take longer depending on students’ levels). This includes using the assignment and the exit ticket. The series focuses on providing some guided practice while working on the skills for that objective. In this resource, the guided practice involves the use of number lines in whole number, 1/4, and 1/5 increments.

Terms of Use are also included in the file download.

Other uses: Intervention, English Learners, Academic Support

Other worksheets with rational numbers:

Operations With Rational Numbers: Fractions (Review Worksheet)

Operations With Rational Numbers: Decimals (Review Worksheet)

Operations With Rational Numbers:(Positive)Whole Numbers (Review Worksheet)

Math Operations With Integers - Picky Thinking

Adding & Subtracting Integers #1-3 (Picky Thinking)

Equivalent Decimal, Fraction, & Percent (The Learning Objective)