How To Use Fractions
This app provides a digital workspace for teachers and students to solve problems and explain their thinking.
Working with Fraction Bars and Circles
Tap to add a bar or circle to the workspace. Then choose the number of parts, or enter a custom number.
Change the size of a bar or circle by dragging the resize handles.
Rotate circles by dragging the rotate handle.
Filling Fractions
Use the Fraction Fill tool to show a fraction of the whole.
Select a color.
Tap on a part to apply that fill color.
Drag to fill parts more quickly.
Tap a filled part to remove the fill
Using Fraction Labels
Show or hide fraction labels.
Working with Covers
Drag covers to move, or drag bottom corners to resize.
Hide or show a cover by tapping the eye icon.
Toolbar & Annotation Palette
| Icon | Tool | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Start Over | esc | Clear the workspace or reload the Share Code. |
 | Add Bar | B | Place a bar on the workspace. |
 | Add Circle | G | Add a circle on the workspace. |
 | Labels | U | Show or hide fraction labels. |
 | Rotate | X | Rotate selected bars. |
 | Fraction Fill | F | Change the color of fill that is added to fractions. |
 | Zoom | Z | Zoom the workspace in and out. |
 | Cover | H | Add a resizable cover to hide or show portions of the workspace. |
 | Duplicate | D | Duplicate selected items. |
 | Trash | Backspace, delete | Delete selected items. |
 | Share Code | K | Enter a code to open shared work. |
 | Share | S | Share your work with an image, a link, or a code. |
 | Info | I | View how-to and other information about this app. |
 | Math Text | E | Open a keypad for creating expressions and equations. Using the keyboard to add numbers and symbols also works. Tip: Double-tap your text to edit it. |
 | Writing | T | Enter text using your keyboard. Tip: Double-tap your text to edit it. |
 | Pen | P | Create freehand drawings. |
 | Highlighter | L | Create transparent freehand drawings. |
 | Eraser | ~ | Selectively erase Pen and Highlighter drawings. |
 | Erase All Drawing | A | Erase all Pen and Highlighter drawings. |
 | Rectangle | R | Create a rectangle or square.Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Filled Rectangle | Shift-R | Create a filled rectangle or square. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Oval | O | Create an oval or circle. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Filled Oval | Shift-O | Create a filled oval or circle. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Line | / | Create a resizable line. Drag the ends to change the length or angle. |
 | Color | C | Change the color of selected objects. If no object is selected, set the default color. |
 | Line Thickness & Arrows | \ | Change the line thickness of selected objects. Add arrows to selected lines. If no object is selected, set the default thickness and arrows. |