Toy holiday

Toy holiday

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This task is about finding simple fractions of number sets.
 
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1.    You are going to help pack some toys for a holiday.
2.    You will pack fractions of 10 different toys.

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a)  Put \(1 \over 4\) of the 12 toy vans in the suitcase.
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b)  Put \(1 \over 5\) of the 20 marbles in the suitcase.
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c)  Put \(1 \over 3\) of the 15 toy horses in the suitcase.
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d)  Put \(1 \over 5\) of the 10 toy cows in the suitcase.
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e)  Put \(3 \over 4\) of the 8 planes in the suitcase.
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f)  Put \(2 \over 3\) of the 18 toy cars in the suitcase.
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g)  Put \(3 \over 5\) of the 15 toy trucks in the suitcase.
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h)  Put \(3 \over 5\) of the 10 toy jeeps into the suitcase.
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i)  Put \(3 \over 4\) of the 12 toy helicopters in the suitcase.
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j)  Put \(2 \over 3\) of the 15 toy soldiers in the suitcase.
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Task administration: 
This task can be completed online only and has auto marking displayed to students.
Level:
3
Description of task: 
Students select the correct fraction of toys to click and drag into a suitcase.
Curriculum Links: 
This resource can help to identify students' ability to apply additive and simple multiplicative strategies flexibly to find fractions of sets, shapes, and quantities.
Answers/responses: 
  Question Correct Answer
a) 1/4 of the 12 toy cars. 3
b) 1/5 of the 20 marbles. 4
c) 1/3 of the 15 toy horses. 5
d) 1/5 of the 10 toy cows. 2
e) 3/4 of the 8 toy planes. 6
f) 2/3 of  the 18 toy cars. 12
g) 3/5 of the 15 toy trucks. 9
h) 3/5 of the 10 toy jeeps. 6
i) 3/4 of the 12 toy helicopters. 9
j) 2/3 of the 15 toy soldiers. 10
 
Diagnostic and formative information: 
When trialled with groups of students, those who made errors were motivated by the instant feedback to improve their "score".