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Pouring Containers

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Pouring Containers


- virtual representations of various containers that can be filled to represent fractions; pour the contents to model various operations.
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Represent a fraction. This shows 2/3.

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Different containers and colours are available.

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Represent 2 x 2/3 by dragging containers into the workspace.

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Combine containers to see that 2 x 2/3 is 1 1/3.

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Represent 1/2 plus 1/3.

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Combine containers. Use the scale controls to name the result.

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The yellow highlights on the tick marks indicate the liquid is exactly at that level.

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Use the scale control arrows to find equivalent ways to name fractions.

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Sample Questions

Smoothie Problem:

The Healthy Snack Program has 2 3/4 cups of fruit smoothie left over. Each student portion measures 1/2 cup.
How many potions can the snack program make?

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How-To Videos


Designing Your Pouring Container



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Advanced Options - The Pour Bar & Other Settings



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PDF supports

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