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Andy and his friend Sam were walking along the road together. Andy had a big bag of marbles.

Unfortunately the bottom of the bag split and all the marbles spilled out. Poor Andy!

One third ($\frac{1}{3}$) of the marbles rolled down the slope too quickly for Andy to pick them up. One sixth ($\frac{1}{6}$) of all the marbles disappeared into the rain-water drain.

Andy and Sam picked up all they could but half ($\frac{1}{2}$) of the marbles that remained nearby were picked up by other children who ran off with them.

Andy counted all the marbles he and Sam had rescued.

He gave one third ($\frac{1}{3}$) of these to Sam for helping him pick them up. Andy put his remaining marbles into his pocket. There were $14$ of them.

How many marbles were there in Andy's bag before the bottom split?

What fraction of the total number that had been in the bag had he lost or given away?

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Andy had a big bag of marbles but unfortunately the bottom of it split and all the marbles spilled out. Use the information to find out how many there were in the bag originally.

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Fractions have a numerator, denominator and vinculum. (SC1)

Unit fractions, numerator is ALWAYS 1. (SC5)

Denominator is any whole number. (SC1)

Fractions are always equal parts. (SC2)

All parts are the same size. Numerator can change. (SC3)

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Fraction walls are a great way to teach about fractions and in particular equivalent fractions. In a fraction wall each row or layer of the wall represents one whole number. The layers are divided into a number of bricks and hence each brick represents a fraction whose denominator is equal to the number of bricks in that layer. Each brick can be turned on or off by clicking it. This wall also allows the display of decimal and percentage values. To the right of the wall are boxes which can be hidden, the value of each box is fraction of the wall that has been turned on.

Selecting different walls

When you launch this interactive teaching program the initial wall is a mixed one showing 3 distinct fraction families. Change the wall by using the mode control. 'Large' displays a wall in which the layers are split 1,2,3 up to 12. The others split the wall along 2s, 3s or 5s. The 5s also includes a lower wall of 100 bricks, this naturally works quite well in explaining percentages since each brick represent ¹⁄ ₁₀₀ or 1%.

Fractions, decimals or percentages

Use the display type control to display decimals (rounded to 2dp), percentages (rounded to 1dp), fractions or none.

The equivalent fraction control

Normally when you click a brick to turn it on or off, only that brick is affected. However if you turn on the equivalent fraction function by clicking the 'Eq' toggle button. Now when a brick is clicked the other layers will turn on bricks if they can match an equivalent fraction. Note, this is not always possible, in fact if you select the primes wall it is never possible to show an equivalent fraction. In this case all the other layers have bricks turned off.

Least Common Multiple

Also known as 'the lowest common multiple' or 'smallest common multiple' is crucial when adding, subtracting or comparing fractions. This button will calculate the LCM based on the rows that have active bricks. Pressing the LCM button will create a new wall that contains the originally selected fraction but also a new layer with the number of divisions equalling the least common multiple of the denominators of the other rows. Sounds complicated, but it really just means that it is always possible to create an equivalent fraction in the LCM row from the other rows.

Other controls

The other controls are

'On' button when clicked will turn on all the bricks

'Off' button when clicked will turn off all the bricks

'Random' button creates a randomized wall in which roughly half the bricks are on. Usually you would hide the totals before pressing this and then the class can work out each fraction in the random wall.

' < ' button will align all the bricks to the left hand side of the wall. This is often pressed after using the randomize function. Fractions can then be compared by considering the length of each row of on bricks.

hide totals click to hide all the totals. The individuals total can then be clicked to show the value.

show totals reveal all the totals.

Advanced Section

To show or hide the advanced section click the advanced toggle button

When the advance controls are on, each layer of the wall has a dedicated slider, move this to change the number the number of bricks in that layer.

Automatic 1 button when clicked create a new wall by dividing the top layer by all its ascending prime factors. So for example if you move the top slider so the top layer has 42 bricks and then click the button. The primefactors of 42 are 2,3 and 7. So the second layer will have 42÷2=21 bricks, the third layer will have 21÷3=7 bricks and the final layer will have 7÷7= 1 brick.

Automatic 2 is similar but creates a layer for every factor of the top layer value.

Add Layer adds a new layer to the bottom of the wall.

total type select control will change the type of total to display. The default is to match what the wall shows, so in this case if the wall is showing fraction the total will be a fraction. But using this control it is now possible for fractions to be shown in the wall but the total to be given as a percentage.

Further fractions

Closely related to this activity is the percentage fraction and decimals grid, which can be used to display a square or circle fraction representation.

Other activities that can be used to teach fractions are the clock activity which uses the clock face to show the fraction of minutes passed in an hour. Launch the activity and select the fractions mode, this mode also show equivalent fractions for example ³⁰⁄ ₆₀ = ¹⁄ ₂. The number explorer activity can show the fraction resulting from division of a number.

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Interactive Fraction Wall | online fraction | percentage | decimal | visnos

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Online fraction wall, easily display fractions using interactive white board. Simple to explore fraction,decimals and percentages . Step by step view equivalent fractions. Beautiful display which children love.

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In the heart of the noisy city, there was a special place - the magical city park. Tall buildings surrounded it like guardians, and the park was an oasis of green in the midst of all the gray.

As you entered the park, the world transformed. Trees reached out to touch the sky, their leaves creating a shady canopy. Colorful flowers nodded their heads, welcoming you with their sweet fragrances.

A winding path led to a crystal-clear pond where ducks and swans glided gracefully. Nearby, children giggled as they fed the friendly ducks bits of bread.

At the center of the park was a playground like no other. It had swings that seemed to touch the clouds, a slide that spiraled like a rainbow, and a jungle gym that looked like a castle. Laughter filled the air as kids swung, slid, and climbed.

The magical city park was a place of wonder, where nature and adventure coexisted with the bustling city. It was a place to explore, make new friends, and let your imagination soar.

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Australia: States and Territories - Details - Kahoot!

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Read the FAQ
Take notes.
Watch video.
Draw some shapes and list different equivalent fractions.

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Frequently asked questions about equivalent fractions and comparing fractions.

How can I use fraction models to find equivalent fractions?

Try it yourself with this exercise:

How can I use number lines to find equivalent fractions?

Try it yourself with this exercise:

How can I compare fractions with unlike denominators?

To compare fractions with unlike denominators, you can either use a common denominator or use benchmarks.

Common denominators are when two or more fractions have the same denominator (the bottom number in a fraction). To use a common denominator, you can find equivalent fractions for both fractions so that they both have the same denominator.

Try it yourself with these exercises:

Why is it important to learn about comparing fractions and equivalent fractions?

Comparing fractions and equivalent fractions are important skills for a few reasons. For one, they help you build a deeper understanding of what fractions represent and how they work. Additionally, knowing how to compare fractions and find equivalent fractions can be helpful in real life situations, such as when you're cooking or baking and need to measure out ingredients.

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What we're going to talk about in this video is the idea of a fraction. And we'll see there's many ways to think about a fraction. But first, we'll think about the most fundamental. So let's say that I have this square. And we can consider this a whole. So let me write that down. This is a whole. It is a complete square. Now, what I'm going to do is divide this into 4 equal parts. So with one cut like that, I've divided it into 2 equal parts, and then with another cut like this, I could divide it into 4 equal parts. So there are 4 equal parts. And now what I'm going to do is I'm going to select one of those equal parts, so let's say this part right over here. I am going to select that. So the question is, what fraction of the whole is the part that I have shaded in red? Well, it is 1 out of the 4 equal parts, right? I've shaded in 1 out of 1, 2, 3, 4 equal parts. So we write this as this fraction. This piece represents 1/4 of the whole. And there's two ways that you can think about this. You could view this as 1 of the 4 equal parts, or you could view this as a whole divided by 4 would get you exactly this much. Now let's do another one. And this time, let's think about how we could represent 1 over 8, so 1 over 8. Well, we could divide this whole, in this case, the whole is this rectangle-looking thing. We could divide the whole into 8 equal parts. So let's do that. So here I've divided into 2 equal parts. That looks pretty good. And now I can divide each of those into 2 equal parts to get me 4 equal parts. And then if I were to divide each of those into 2 equal parts, I will have 8 equal parts. And it's not exact. Obviously, I've drawn it by hand, but hopefully this gets you a sense. So now I have 8 equal parts. And now I'm going to select exactly one of them. And that'll represent 1/8. And I could select any one of these, but I'll just do this one to show you it does not have to be necessarily the first one. So once again, this square right over here that I'm shading in red represents 1/8 of the whole. Now, let's look at a few more examples where I've shaded them in ahead of time. And what I want you to do right now is pause the video, and either in your head or a piece of paper write down if you consider this purple thing, the whole, what fraction does this red part represent? If you consider this blue part the whole, what fraction does this red part represent? If you view this yellow triangle as a whole, what fraction does this red part represent? And so I encourage you to pause the video now. Well, let's look at each of these. So in this case, for this rectangle, we have 3 equal parts, and we've shaded in one of them. So this red rectangle right over here represents 1/3 of the whole. Now, Over here, in this kind of pie-looking thing, this circle-looking thing, we have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 equal parts. And we have shaded in 1 of those 5 equal parts. So this little slice of the pie, this represents 1/5. This right over here is 1/5 of the entire pie. Now, this one's interesting. You might be tempted to say, well, I've got 5 parts, and then I've shaded in 1. That must represent 1/4. But remember, it needs to be 4 equal parts. And it's pretty clear looking at this that this part right over here is not equal in size to this part right over here or this part right over here. These are not 4 equal parts. So we cannot say that this is 1/4 of the triangle. So you cannot say that.

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Top award for a dog named Zero | KidsNews

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He's the first South Australian dog to win an official state government award, and for good reason.

Zero, the court companion dog, spends his days pattering* around courtrooms as a friendly and furry support for those testifying in sensitive cases - and he has now been awarded for his duties.

The four-year-old labrador became the first dog to receive the SA Premier's Excellence Award for public sector values, in recognition of his commitment to service, professionalism, trust, respect, courage and tenacity*.

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman said Zero embodied* the values of the award.

"Zero has helped more than 100 vulnerable* victims* or witnesses*, both during meetings and in the courtroom," Ms Chapman said.

"He is able to pick up on their distress and then provide support in subtle ways, such as leaning into them, sitting by their feet, or looking at them."

The court companion dog has assisted people preparing for hearings since 2018, but legislation* introduced last September now allows Zero to come with them into the courtroom.

"He has become a crucial* and much-loved member of the team, who embodies the values of the premier's excellence awards," Ms Chapman said.

Zero's handler, prosecutor* Darren Evans, said at home the dog was playful, fun and loving - the same qualities he shows in court as a companion.

"He's had a massive impact on vulnerable victims, particularly children," Mr Evans said.

He said he was happy to see Zero receive an award.

"It was pretty wild ... everyone was fawning* over him and playing all morning."

Originally set to become a guide dog, Zero's duties are part of an initiative of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in partnership with Guide Dogs SA/NT.
GLOSSARY

pattering: running with quick, light steps

tenacity: determination

embodied: a visible form of a quality, idea or feeling

vulnerable: in need of special care, support and protection

victim: a person harmed as a result of crime, accident or other event

witness: someone who sees an event, crime or accident happen

legislation: laws

crucial: vital, necessary, important

prosecutor: conducts the case against the defendant in a criminal court

fawning: display of affection

EXTRA READING How to tell if your dog is a genius First for top dog handler Guardian dogs saving bandicoots from extinction QUICK QUIZ

1. What is the name of the award given to Zero?

2. How many people has Zero helped so far?

3. What has Zero been able to do since a change in legislation in September 2020?

4. How does his handler describe Zero's behaviour at home?

5. What was Zero going to be before he became a court companion?

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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
1. Companion Dogs
Zero has proved to help many vulnerable people when they go into court, which can be a scary place for a lot of people. Companion dogs are also used for people with illnesses and for general comfort and support.

Work with a partner and brainstorm a list of people or situations where a companion dog like Zero could help people feel more comfortable, at ease, and supported.

Create a two-column table. Name the column on the left, 'Person or Place'. Create a corresponding column on the right, headed 'How a companion dog could help?'

Think of at least five situations where a companion dog could be helpful.

Time: allow 20 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social

2. Extension
Explain in a brief paragraph what you think the differences are between an official 'service' dog (such as a guide dog) and a companion dog?

Do you think companion dogs should be legally allowed in all public places like a service dog is?

Time: allow 10 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social

VCOP ACTIVITY
1. Summarise the article
A summary is a brief statement of the main points of something. It does not usually include extra detail or elaborate on the main points.

Use the 5W & H model to help you find the key points of this article. Read the article carefully to locate who and what this article is about, and where, when, why and how this is happening. Once you have located this information in the article, use it to write a paragraph that summarises the article.

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Grace D - Wombat
Nate - Wolf
Carter - Salt Water Crocodile
Arabella - White Tiger
Aleeha - Echidna
Blake - Jaguar
Lee - Polar Bear
Jackson - Koala
Lilly - Black Leopard
Eddie - Poison Pin Frog
Atticus - Axolotl
Oli - Southern Cassowary
Izaiah - Black Mamba Snake
Chloe - Narwhal
Brady - Oracle Fish
Shivi - Long Tailed Chinchilla
Amber - Meercat
Arianna - Koala
Grace A - Eucalyptus Tree
Piper - Giraffe
Carley - Tiger
Ruby - Seahorse
Tate - Anaconda
Harper - Glass Frog

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Atticus

Blake

Carley

Carter

Eddie

Izaiah

Nate

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Amazing Cicada Life Cycle | Sir David Attenborough's Life In the Undergrowth | BBC

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Factors, Multiples and Patterns

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