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Sunshine Online is based on a real literacy and maths program - delivered digitally! The e-book is the first focus, followed by interactive activities that explore a range of skills from the text. The program is supported by phonics e-books and activities, games, songs, raps and rhymes. The e-books are narrated to support the reader.

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Partitioning (breaking numbers into parts)

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Partitioning (breaking numbers into parts)

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THUNDERSTORMS

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READING-USING INFERENCING IN WRITING-Level 2

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Converting Fractions to decimals

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Ruuaumoko the Maaori gaurdian of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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The language of Fractions. Lots of examples and pictures to support your understanding.

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What is a Fraction?

Fractions represent the parts of a whole or collection of objects. A fraction has two parts. The number on the top of the line is called the numerator. It tells how many equal parts of the whole or collection are taken. The number below the line is called the denominator. It shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into or the total number of the same objects in a collection.

Fraction of a Whole

When the whole is divided into equal parts, the number of parts we take makes up a fraction.

If a cake is divided into eight equal pieces and one piece of the cake is placed on a plate, then each plate is said to have $\frac{1}{8}$ of the cake. It is read as 'one-eighth' or '1 by 8'

Fraction of a Collection of Objects

There are a total of 5 children.

3 out of 5 are girls. So, the fraction of girls is three-fifths ( $\frac{3}{5}$ ).

2 out of 5 are boys. So, the fraction of boys is two-fifths ( $\frac{2}{5}$ ).

Equal and Unequal Parts

To identify the fraction, the whole must be divided into equal parts.

Representing a Fraction

A fraction can be represented in 3 ways: as a fraction, as a percentage, or as a decimal. Let us see each of the three forms of representation.

Fractional Representation,

The first and most common form of representing a fraction is $\frac{a}{b}$. Here, a is the numerator, and b is the denominator. Both the numerator and denominator are separated by a horizontal bar.

Example: We can understand the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$ as follows.

Numerator: 3

Denominator: 4

The fraction represents three parts when a whole is divided into four equal parts.

Decimal Representation

In this format, the fraction is represented as a decimal number.

Example: The fraction $\frac{3}{4}$ can be shown as a decimal by dividing the numerator (3) by the denominator (4). $\frac{3}{4}$ = 0.75.

Thus, in decimal representation, $\frac{3}{4}$ is written as 0.75.

Percentage Representation

In this representation, a fraction is multiplied by 100 to convert it into a percentage.

Example: If we want to represent as a percentage, we should multiply $\frac{3}{4}$ by 100.

$\frac{3}{4}$ x 100 = 0.75 x 100 = 75. Thus, we can represent $\frac{3}{4}$ as 75%.

Fractions on Number Line

Fractions can be represented on a number line, as shown below.

Types of Fractions

The primary parts of a fraction are the numerator and the denominator. Based on these, different types of fractions can be defined. Let us look at some common types of fractions.

Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions

Mixed fractions can be converted to improper fractions by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding it to the numerator. It becomes the new numerator, and the denominator remains unchanged.

Example: 8$\frac{2}{3}$ = $\frac{(8 \times 3) + 2}{3}$ = $\frac{26}{3}$

Conclusion

The easiest way to teach this topic to kids is by helping them visualize the fractions. This can be done with the help of paper cutouts or interactive online games like the ones available at SplashLearn. Check the SplashLearn website for fun ways to learn different mathematical concepts.

Solved Examples on Fractions

1. Convert the mixed number 4$\frac{3}{5}$ to an improper fraction.

Solution: 4$\frac{3}{5}$ = $\frac{(4 ✕ 5) + 3}{5}$ = $\frac{20 + 3}{5}$ = $\frac{23}{5}$

2. Are the fractions $\frac{14}{20}$ and $\frac{7}{10}$ equivalent?

Solution:

Simplest form of $\frac{14}{20}$ = $\frac{7}{10}$

Simplest form of $\frac{7}{10}$ = $\frac{7}{10}$

Since the simplest form of both fractions is $\frac{7}{10}$, we can say that the two fractions are equivalent.

3. From the following fractions, separate proper fraction and improper fraction

$\frac{9}{2}$, $\frac{4}{11}$, $\frac{16}{16}$, $\frac{2}{3}$, $\frac{7}{9}$, $\frac{5}{6}$
Solution:
Proper fraction: $\frac{4}{11}$, $\frac{2}{3}$, $\frac{7}{9}$, $\frac{5}{6}$

Improper fraction: $\frac{9}{2}$, $\frac{16}{16}$

4. Convert $\frac{2}{5}$ as a percentage.
Solution:
$\frac{2}{5} \times 100%$ = 40%

Practice Problems on Fractions

Frequently Asked Questions on Fractions
What is a proper fraction?

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Mental Math - simplify fractions
Problem Solving - create equivalent ratios

Common Core Connection for Grades 6 and 7

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Top 10 facts

1. Volcanoes are big holes that let out hot gasses, ash and magma from deep inside the Earth.

2. Many volcanoes are mountains, made up of layers of lava and ash.

3. Many volcanoes have several vents - a main one, and secondary ones that branch off the main vent. The volcano's main vent goes all the way down to the layer of magma in between the Earth's crust and mantle.

4. The Earth has three layers - the crust at the very top, then the mantle, then the core at the very middle of the planet.

5. There are three ways to describe a volcano and explain what it's doing - active, erupting, and dormant.

6. An extinct volcano is one that hasn't erupted in at least 10,000 years, and that scientists don't think will erupt again for a very long time.

7. The largest active volcano in the world is Mauna Loa, on the Hawaiian islands.

8. When a volcano erupts, magma comes up and out through the vents. Magma is called lava when it's outside the volcano.

9. Depending on how thick the magma is, volcanoes can be different shapes such as shield, composite or dome.

10. Ash from volcanoes is very good for growing things. It adds nutrients to the soil.

Did you know?

There are 1,500 active volcanoes in the world and about 50 volcanoes erupt every year!

Most volcanoes can be found in countries that have coastlines on the Pacific Ocean - this is called the Ring of Fire.

Gas, ash and magma can come out of volcanoes.

When magma flows out of a volcano, it's called lava.

Most of the gas that comes out of volcanoes is poisonous.

Some volcanoes are underwater!

There aren't any volcanoes in the UK. The largest volcano in Europe is Mount Etna in Sicily (Italy).

The word 'volcano' comes from 'Vulcan', the Roman god of fire

Volcano pictures

Have a look through the images in the gallery and see if you can spot the following:

The parts of a volcano © Anthony Bennett, Internet Geography

A volcano in Hawaii

Molten lava

A smoking crater in New Zealand

An eruption at Mount Krakatoa, between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia

Flowing lava

Mount Etna in Sicily in Italy

A lava cloud in Hawaii

Gallery

About

There are lots of different types and sizes of volcanoes, from small cracks in the Earth's surface to huge mountains which have been built up by lots of layers of lava and ash.

Magma is liquid rock in between the crust and the mantle, formed when part of the lower crust or upper mantle melts.

When magma travels up through a volcano's vent, bubbles of gas also appear. All the gas builds up pressure, which causes the magma to explode out of the volcano. When magma is thin, the gas bubbles can rise and pop easily - volcanoes located over thin magma don't have very large explosions. When magma is thick, the gas bubbles get trapped and the pressure builds up so much that the explosion shoots high up into the air. If magma cools down as it rushes up the vent, it will come out as rock or ash.

Volcanoes can be very dangerous; some of the worst natural dissters in human history have been caused by erupting volcanoes. Lava flowing out of volcanoes can burn and destroy anything in its path, and ash can be so thick in the air that it's hard to breathe. Earthquakes can happen when a volcano erupts, causing very large waves called tsunamis. If gases and ash get into the atmosphere, it can even change the weather by causing thunderstorms and cool temperatures.

When volcanoes haven't erupted for many years (perhaps thousands!), people begin to live near them in order to farm the land which is very fertile thanks to the volcanic ash. If the volcano does erupt, there can be huge loss of human life in nearby cities. In the biggest explosion in recorded history, the eruption of Tambora in Indonesia in 1815, an estimated 60,000 people lost their lives and the ash cloud affected farming, causing the worst famine of the century.

Volcanologists (scientists who study volcanoes) can sometimes tell if a volcano is going to erupt by keeping track of earthquakes underneath it. The types of gases coming out of the vent can also change close to an eruption. Animals living near a volcano may start to act differently, as if they can sense something is going to happen.

The Earth's surface is made up of lots of pieces called tectonic plates. These plates can slide against each other, which lets magma from underneath squeeze up through the cracks. When tectonic plates move, it also causes earthquakes. Most volcanoes are located along the edges of tectonic plates, especially around the Pacific Ocean - this is called the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The ancient Romans wrote about a huge volcanic eruption that happened in 79 AD in Pompeii. The ash and rocks that erupted out of Mount Vesuvius buried nearby towns and killed more than 2,000 people. Mount Vesuvius is dormant today.

Other famous volcanic eruptions in history are:

Mount Tambora (Indonesia) in 1815

Krakatoa (Indonesia) in 1883

Mount Pelée (Martinique) in 1902

Mount St Helens (Washington, USA) in 1980

Mount Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991

Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland) in 2010

Words to know

Active volcano - a volcano that erupts regularly

Crater - the bowl-shaped area at the top of a volcano's vent

Dormant volcano - a volcano that has not erupted in a very long time, but could again

Extinct volcano - a volcano that has not erupted in thousands of years, and doesn't look like it will erupt again

Magma chamber - the pool of magma located underneath the volcano's vent

Supervolcano - a volcano that has an eruption where the amount of stuff that comes out is more than 1,000 cubic kilometres

Vent - the main part of a volcano where magma and gasses come through from deep inside the Earth

Volcanologist - a scientist who studies volcanoes

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