Exploring Fraction conversions with Measurement

 


We have been exploring fractions by applying our knowledge to a practical learning situation in this situation called "Bottle Ups".






It wasn't as easy as we first thought :) 
But after we talked together and shared how we could convert our millilitres into fractions, we were away!









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