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MathsYear 3 20 min
Fractions: Halves and Quarters
Explore halves and quarters using shapes, objects, and visual models.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise and find ½ (half) of shapes and quantities
- Recognise and find ¼ (quarter) of shapes and quantities
- Write simple fractions
Introduction
A fraction is part of a whole. When we cut a pizza in half, each piece is ½. When we cut it into 4 equal pieces, each is ¼.
Activities
Activity 1: Pizza Fractions (15 minutes)
Draw or make a pizza. Cut it in half — show that ½ + ½ = 1 whole. Then cut into quarters.
Activity 2: Sharing Objects (15 minutes)
Get 8 objects (buttons, coins). Can you find half? (4) Can you find a quarter? (2) Try with 12, 20.
Activity 3: Fraction Wall (10 minutes)
Create a fraction wall using coloured paper — 1 whole, then halves, then quarters.
Challenge
What is ½ of 10? What is ¼ of 12? What is ¼ of 20?
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