Let me carefully examine each model to identify the mixed number it represents.
I'll start with the top model (purple rectangles):
- There are 6 full rows of 5 squares each → 6 × 5 = 30 squares total.
- Counting the shaded squares:
- First two groups: each has 5 shaded squares → 2 × 5 = 10
- Next two groups: each has 5 shaded squares → 2 × 5 = 10
- Last group: 2 shaded out of 5 → 2
- Total shaded = 10 + 10 + 2 = 22
- So 22 out of 30 squares are shaded.
- But wait — this looks like it's organized as 3 columns of 2 rows each, where each "block" is a rectangle of 5 squares. Actually, better to think in terms of whole units.
Looking more closely: Each large rectangle appears to be divided into 5 equal parts (since each row has 5 small squares). And there are 6 such rectangles total (arranged as 2 rows × 3 columns).
Each rectangle = 1 whole unit (since it’s 5/5).
Shaded rectangles:
- First two rectangles: fully shaded → 2 wholes
- Next two rectangles: fully shaded → 2 more wholes
- Last rectangle: only 2 out of 5 parts shaded → 2/5
Wait — that’s 4 full rectangles + 2/5 → 4 2/5? But let me recount:
Actually, looking again: There are
6 rectangles total:
- Top row: 3 rectangles
- Bottom row: 3 rectangles
Shading:
- Leftmost rectangle (top & bottom): both rows fully shaded → that’s 2 full rectangles? No — each rectangle is one unit. The image shows each rectangle as a 1×5 grid (5 squares), and there are 6 such rectangles.
Let me zoom in on the first model to count accurately.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mixed number line worksheet.
