Maryland Grades 3-5

Numeracy Development Talks

Target Specific Milestones in the Maryland Numeracy Development Framework

Numeracy Development Talks from Essential Math Concepts target specific Milestones in the Maryland Numeracy Development Framework. In the Year 1 Implementation, teachers will lead Number Line Talks with a small group or class of students to apply number line measurement strategies to:

  • Represent whole numbers, fractions, and decimals on number lines

  • Explore equivalent fractions, common denominators, and addition and subtraction of fractions.

In Year 2 and 3 Implementations, teachers will lead talks exploring:

  • Addition and subtraction of whole numbers represented on number lines and by a series of numerical equations.

  • Multiplication of fractions on number lines.

  • Multiplication and division of whole numbers on number lines and in tables.

Prepare Students for Middle School Math

The focus on number lines, numerical equations, and multiplication/division tables is designed to prepare students to represent and calculate with rational numbers on number lines, write algebraic equations to solve problems, and build ratio tables to solve proportional problems in middle school mathematics.

Year 1 Implementation - Number Lines Talks

Each Number Line Talk from Essential Math Resources includes the following resources:

  • Videos and instructional notes to conduct Number Line Talks with a small group or class of students to review and apply basic fraction concepts.

  • PDF of a whiteboard manipulative kit that can be downloaded and used to create a set of magnetic measurement bars and fraction strips.

  • Professional Learning Videos that explore how measurement bar strategies help students build foundational fraction concepts.

  • Daily Number Line Tasks to provide ongoing practice and conceptual review.

  • Number Line Practice Pages for individual practice and differentiated instruction.

To learn more about Grades 3-5 Number Line Talks:

  • Watch the video titled "Overview of Resources for Number Line Talks."

  • Click on one of the Number Line Talks below to access these resources for your students:

  • Learn more about the Measurement Tools Options to facilitate a Number Line Talk with a small group or class of students.

  • Explore the Sample Problem types that can be solved using the online interactive Number Line Measurement Tool.

Overview of Resources for Number Line Talks

Grade 3 — Number Line Talks

Whole Numbers

NLT 3.1 A1
Measure Distance from Zero on Number Lines

View NLT 3.1 A1

NLT 3.1 A2
Add and Subtract to Plot and Label Whole Numbers

View NLT 3.1 A2

NLT 3.1 B2
Build Base-10 Number Sense (0–1,000)

Fractions

NLT 3.5 A1
Measure to Label and Locate Fractions

View NLT 3.5 A1

NLT 3.5 A2
Measure to Label and Locate Mixed Numbers

View NLT 3.5 A2

NLT 3.1 B1
Build Base-10 Number Sense (0–200)

View NLT 3.1 B1

NLT 3.5 B1
Measure to Identify Equivalent Fractions

View NLT 3.5 B1
View NLT 3.1 B2

Grade 4 — Number Line Talks

Equivalent Fractions and Common Denominators

NLT 4.4 A1
Explore Strategies to Find Equivalent Fractions

Tenths and Hundredths

NLT 4.7 A1
Measure to Plot and Label Points for Tenths

View NLT 4.7 A1

NLT 4.4 A2
Multiply to Find Equivalent Fractions

View NLT 4.4 A2

NLT 4.7 B1
Measure to Plot and Label Points for Hundredths

View NLT 4.7 B1

NLT 4.4 B1
Find a Common Unit-Fraction Bar to Measure Two Fractions

View NLT 4.4 A2
View NLT 4.4 A1