Number Line
Jargon-Free Definition
A straight line showing numbers in order.
QCAA/AC9 Definition
A line on which numbers are represented at positions relative to zero.
Examples of Word Use in School
- Plot the integer on the number line.
- Compare the fractions on a number line.
- Use the number line to show the answer.
Mathematical Definition
A visual representation of the real numbers as points on a line, with equal spacing for equal intervals.