This fraction open ended question was created to go with the third grade GO Math Chapter 8: Understand Fractions. The activity helps students practice the fraction standard 3.NF.A.2.
The task requires students to set up a number line that represents a mile long race that is cut in 8 laps. 1 lap = 1/8 of a mile, 8 laps = 1 mile. After setting up the number line students place four runners anywhere they want in the race (as long as no two runners are in the same place.)
Students must then dete