Cassowary Fractions

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In the context of a cassowary sanctuary, students develop their understanding of common fractions. The cassowaries is an endangered species of bird that lives in northern Queensland.

Learning objects

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Cassowary fractions
Students are presented with a scenario in the form of an incident report such as ëfour cassowaries sick with a virusí. Students select a geometric shape to form their pens, then choose a radial or rectangular tool to divide the shape into appropriate sections. The idea of equivalent fractions is introduced at the end of the incidents. Different incident reports require different fractions, with the most complex being twelfths. In some cases only one of the tools is available and sometimes not all of the shapes are available.

Level One

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