FractionStripsTool


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media type="custom" key="27097320" width="74" height="59" || This page has been updated for Fraction Strips version 0.8.0 released May 2017. Description Examples Features How-To Videos PDF supports ** Fraction Strips ** Use Fraction Strips to represent, compare, order, and operate on fractions. Represent fractions by dragging pieces from the fraction tower into the workspace. Pieces can be placed in a line to form a train. Manipulate the pieces and trains to compare and order fractions or to model fraction operations.
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 * Representing
 * Comparing
 * Equivalent Fractions
 * Operations


 * Mathematical Concepts:**

Create visual representations that help explore mathematical thinking related to: Take a screenshot of your work to share with your teacher or add to a portfolio. You can insert pictures into the Tool using the button. top
 * Understanding part-whole relationships
 * Representing, comparing and ordering fractions
 * Iterating a unit fraction by copying
 * Exploring the relationship between the number of equal partitions in a whole and the fractional unit (denominator)
 * Exploring equivalent fractions
 * Modelling operations with fractions
 * placing pieces beside or between each other, to combine fractions (addition)
 * removing pieces from trains (subtraction)
 * aligning trains to compare fractions with or without using comparison bars, including to find differences (subtraction)
 * copying strips or trains to model repeated addition (multiplication)

 **Examples** Represent unit, proper and improper fractions. Combine pieces into a train to model operations. top  Align trains using the built-in snapping. Zoom in for more precision. Rulers, when shown, will illuminate ticks in red if a piece ends exactly in that spot. Create a vertical comparison bar to track a position down from train to train. Adjust the height of the tower using the double-arrow button beneath it; use the scroll bar to access hidden fractions. Reposition the fraction tower by dragging using the dark blue area at the top. top  The equivalence bar in the tower can be dragged to reveal equivalent fractions in the tower. The ruler can be shown, with steppers that change the fractional unit (e.g., from thirds to sixths), to assist with renaming fractions. top 
 * Representing **
 * Comparing**
 * Exploring Equivalence**
 * Operations**
 * place pieces beside or between each other, to combine fractions (addition)
 * remove pieces from trains (subtraction)
 * aligning trains to compare fractions with or without using comparison bars, including to find differences (subtraction)
 * copying strips or trains to model repeated addition (multiplication)

Watch a video of the following question being solved by the Fraction Strips media type="youtube" key="pl2rsWD-aw4" height="480" width="854"
 * Comparing Addition of Fractions**


 * Ribbon Problem**

The grade 7 class is making decorations. They have 5 meters of ribbon to use. Each decoration takes 2/5 of a meter of ribbon. How many decorations can they make? Note: The video below was created with a previous version of the Fraction Strips Tool. media type="youtube" key="d_DvcE6IxAQ" width="560" height="315"

This video developed by Dave Petro and Gisele Jobin from Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board Thanks for sharing! media type="youtube" key="IlJ1ZyAbSm0" width="854" height="480"
 * Develop the Fraction Multiplication Algorithm**

This video developed by Dave Petro and Gisele Jobin from Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board Thanks for sharing!
 * Developing the Fraction Division Algorithm Conceptually**

media type="youtube" key="PxZx54nfrWg" height="480" width="854" top Colours can be changed to match physical manipulatives, like Pattern Blocks. Images, like the one below of a shape created by the Pattern Blocks tool can be imported. Strips can be removed from the tower. Pieces can be made more or less transparent (Settings). Annotation tools to select, draw, erase, and create lines, arrows and shapes are available from the Pencil icon at the top of the screen. Add text using the text box tool. Change the appearance (thickness, transparency, colour, size) of objects created with the annotation tools. Copy any image or annotation object, just like you would a piece or train. top 
 * Customizing the Tool**

Features of the Tool
Drag to highlight equivalent fractions in the tower. || Drag to adjust the height of the tower. If strips are hidden, use the scroll bar to reveal them. To move the tower, drag it by the dark blue area at the top. ||
 * ===**Button**=== ||  ||
 * [[image:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/oam1obs8uN9rRJnJ5QIcqVa1GEe2JAvvUv8zWEzOlwFFiI25fXPAW0mvFiJUDELwbdHJf7QjvLg8EuSU3bYDZoqcioHw7Lu4XBQuSyQ02RsUfk6tgIC1IpLcMbDIc5nEqNSC6q1N width="56" height="38" align="center"]] || **Equivalence Bar**
 * [[image:https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CcSDwSLFFIzj5NhMPm1RDoI9PX_gZ9QQLgio-pNZdzgOj_vJDp85Y56lLSoBhmEfVsmYGRh0w1aZYGw2_tjQEf32KnTfTa7Dn96bj-n3Muz_YRAzDB5S-3l89XYE9pyDFUUQtXLy width="23" height="25" align="center"]] || **Change Tower Height**
 * [[image:https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ry6Rf5rwtaCQEhgGKuAmCcUeUJPP7LMdW924ifzzSnZinEyqiVjysEpZO1qng4fXY5ueUEWUXLnQrHL7tjv2tVXYKtPyLL_SF0jTJY4VzbxH9Cq_1UNcIPX8BofW-sN8kqXzmIOR width="47" height="45" align="center"]] || **Label**

Toggle between showing: Show the Customize Fraction Tower dialog to Toggle between > > > > > > > > >
 * no labels
 * the labels in the tower only
 * labels in the tower and in the workspace ||
 * [[image:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/M6cPgnB6vYtD7HOAsQCotdx0iYq4aPCMOO22HFUxMTg1Gn7-s8fVVBUZXEOLxU0w-xNNCx1t6vs0pNkHNRNlLe0vEo86prCyxZVK7kxxj6ueofy1oK2ZYNBydADO757Wl0nJY5Sq width="47" height="46" align="center"]] || **Customize Fraction Tower[[image:FractionStripColourSettingsDialog.png width="159" height="407" align="right"]]**
 * choose a colour palette (Rainbow, Original, or One Colour)
 * include or exclude strips in the tower
 * change the colour of the strips and the related pieces in the workspace
 * restore the tower to its default state ||
 * [[image:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OmdqbmPqCEe09m-4v5Pf3zz08m6z-IVlQhsaK1P9l97e2-ifCwv0kvBpNojpFGGmBJwnfyc9RUOLN8T1d1mUA8QrOgmxB_Fv5BetvObPhOR0-Hi5JY2_S2DlxF31FCu_jTOAZbTH width="48" height="47" align="center"]] || **Ruler**
 * not showing rulers
 * showing rulers
 * showing rulers and the stepper to change the tick marks on the ruler

The ticks are illuminated in red if a piece ends exactly at that position. ||
 * [[image:https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/A8E5cl_19-AgaAv1XT7oBWXf_OaJ1-yCiGOeI3fzHxis_WKKtJ1Bb3DPcBzDhyMr-g9RFvDmPLcUR8hoTjbInYSkSwx3XsfwIst3ZzHBAnFBeGN97ZHYc4XglS8Bq-A4lKiOc33X width="47" height="45" align="center"]] || **Create Comparison Bar**

A comparison bar is a grey, vertical line that is useful to compare fractions, especially when the left edges are aligned. Multiple comparison bars can be created. The length of a bar, its colour and its thickness can be modified. || Zoom out to see more of the workspace. The fraction pieces will look smaller. On mobile, you can use the pinch-to-zoom gesture to zoom in and out. || Zoom in on selected pieces. The fraction pieces will look bigger, which is useful for more precise comparison, especially when working with small fractions. To pan the workspace use the scroll bars (desktop) or gesture with two fingers (mobile). || Re-orient the workspace so that all fraction pieces are on the screen. ||
 * [[image:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cCE2gkvyCXs-wLq977khmBJjUM7pcBSsNKtI90HMllkv9OidKQYztIIz9h8cvG6pNS0M0bWcJlp7prDyLZ0OLlaohV4LNx2FjecJiNhPm_xGWlEdSiBQ4mHF0QsWsUJBx4xcmj4T width="59" height="41" align="center"]] || **Zoom Out**
 * [[image:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bqmHu3vV8tLiiiK3dEYSz8c-yrGUMcWb9MlivjUYcayxTvAje5if98e4Ikn202drY5EcpYmdbvHI5BxbmDKiVl8gHqG3k8mdzqzv1pZymAb_vA9YiQP4ePNJnbHNbS79g51cXp9t width="62" height="42" align="center"]] || **Zoom In**
 * [[image:https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/riPCmgK3pe_E-Dx4GIaL4Vh33HaAvQdVX6mcORky0SUEefpu_b4KVJV6m_XfN4hSW2xR1A_HZRoFtvvjAyZLxGr6zACtBTu1TfVOnFFwQbWngsngdKtzxKWJB_L8wEmnf85nQ7Lf width="55" height="43" align="center"]] || **Zoom To Fit**
 * [[image:mathclips/Button_Annotation.png width="46" height="46" align="center"]] || ===Annotation Tool===

Make notes or highlight various features of your representation. More details.
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 * [[image:mathclips/importPicture.PNG width="60" height="54" align="center"]] || ===Insert Image Button===

You can insert images into the tool. More details.
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 * [[image:mathclips/Button-UndoRedo.png width="96" height="49" align="center"]] || ===Undo/Redo===

Step backward or forward through your actions with the tool. This feature is not only useful for backtracking when a misstep is made, it enables a student to demonstrate their work from the start to the finish. They press Undo until they are at the start of their solution and then press Redo repeatedly, explaining each step. ||
 * [[image:mathclips/Button_Reset.png width="44" height="44" align="center"]] || ===Reset===

All objects in the workspace will be deleted and the settings will be restored to their defaults.
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 * [[image:mathclips/Button_Info.png width="43" height="43" align="center"]] || ===Information===

Opens a dialog with a link to this wiki, a feedback form as well as copyright details and version number.
|| || ===Settings=== Show the Settings dialog to: > including labels, rulers, and colours. ||
 * Open a previously saved Fraction Strips file
 * Save your work in a file (see File Operations for more details)
 * Restore Defaults to retain the objects in the workspace, while restoring the settings to their defaults,
 * [[image:mathclips/Button_Recycle.png width="49" height="49" align="center"]] || ===Recycle===

Click to clear selected tiles. If nothing is selected, the entire work space will be cleared.
Alternatively, drag items to the recycle bin to remove them. || top

Keyboard Shortcuts
On the desktop version of this tool, most of the standard Keyboard Shortcuts have been implemented.

How-To Videos
Note: The video below was created with a previous version of the Fraction Strips Tool. Much of the information included is still relevant. However, notice the following changes: media type="youtube" key="39997yNltFc" height="420" width="560"
 * Exploring, Creating and Naming Fraction Representations (for previous version of Fraction Strips)**
 * the default colours are different
 * the tower no longer has labels at the side. See the label button above for current information.
 * this version does not show any status bar hints
 * ruler functionality has been revised, see above
 * to drag multiple pieces from the tower click on any piece in a row and drag to the workspace, all pieces to the left come along automatically, there is no longer a keyboard shortcut to do this
 * most of the information described in the settings has been moved to the buttons in the workspace ( see above for details)




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Note: The video below was created with a previous version of the Fraction Strips Tool. Much of the information included is still relevant. However, notice the following changes:
 * Moving, Copying, Deleting and Aligning Fraction Representations** **(for previous version of Fraction Strips)**
 * the mini menu has been removed, see details about copying and deleting above
 * the functionality of the alignment bar has been replaced with pieces that snap to grid to align and a configurable comparison bar can be added

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PDF supports
- Representing, Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Addition and Subtraction of Fractions - Multiplication and Division of Fractions
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