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.