Comparing Ratios video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which explores the big idea of the 'fractions as ratios' construct.
Designing assessment tasks: Choosing the fraction model
When designing assessment tasks, the choice of fraction model is an important consideration. This page lists some of the common models for fractions, and gives examples of tasks that suggest or demand the use of that particular model.
Designing assessment tasks: Choosing the response type
An important aspect in the design of an assessment task is the choice of the response type. This page illustrates the impact of varying the response-type in a task that focuses on comparing unit fractions.
Designing assessment tasks: With or without context
This page lists some of the common assertions about the use of contexts, which may help you to form an opinion about the value of contexts in assessment tasks.
Fraction task cards
There are 24 problems on adding and subtracting fractions with related denominators. They are arranged in a grid format and can be printed on card to make a set of task cards.
Fractions as Measures video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which explores the big idea of the 'fractions as measure' construct.
Fractions as Operators: Modelling the Operators video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which explores the big idea of the 'fractions as operators' construct.
Gameboard for the Colour in Fractions game
The gameboard is a blank fraction wall that can be photocopied for students to play the Colour in Fractions game.
Grid paper
Grid paper can be used to support the construction of diagrams and number lines when calculating problems with related denominators.
How to Make a Fraction Wheel of video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which shows how to make a fraction wheel.
Instructions for the Colour in Fractions game
This document contains the playing instructions and rules for the Colour in Fractions game.
Recording template
A template to record the answers to problems about adding and subtracting with the same denominator.
Same denominator problems
A set of sample problems for adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominators. The contexts and the fractions can be changed to suit a particular year level.
Sorting fractions cards slide presentation
This slide presentation demonstrated the student activity Sorting Fraction Cards.
Sorting Fractions Cards slide presentation transcript
This document contains the transcription of the powerpoint which shows how to sort fraction cards.
Template for overlay grids
This document has templates of overlay grids suitable to photocopy onto transparencies.
Template of different sized shapes
Different sized squares and circles can be used to help students realise the significance of paying attention to different sized wholes.
The Division Meaning for Fractions video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which explores the big idea of the 'fractions as division' construct.
The Part-Whole Meaning for Fractions video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which explores the big idea of the 'part-whole fraction' construct.
The Sharing Process video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which shows how to share out three bread rolls between four plates.
Using Overlay Grids video transcript
This document contains the transcription of the video which shows how to use overlay grids.