Years 1 & 2: Fractions
This list consists of visual resources, activities and games designed to support the new curriculum programme of study in Years 1 and 2. Containing tips on using the resources and suggestions for further use, the list covers:
Year 1: recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity, recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
Year 2: recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3 1/4 2/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity, write simple fractions e.g. 1/2 of 6 = 3 and recognise the equivalence of two quarters and one half.
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An introduction to halves and halving
This short clip makes an excellent introduction to halving and quartering. Showing many real life examples, such as fruit, vegatables, milk, chocolate and a swimming pool, it will have children going home and showing how to halve everything they see. It could be used as a starter or plenary and will certainly prompt a discussion on fractions and help to reinforce learning of mathematical vocabulary. Be warned, the song is quite catchy!
Fractions
Children may have different ways of proving that the squares they are shown have been split into two equal halves. Some children may explain why, others may draw and count squares, some may cut out squares and lay them on top of each other. Allowing them to decide how this is done will help all children to feel in charge of their learning and help them to build confidence in learning about fractions.
These NRICH activities are designed to get children really thinking about fractions and applying their knowledge to other problems. They are part of many activities available on NRICH.
Maths Chest 3 - Number: Pack 2
Topic 36 contains a range of practical activities for halving a single object, with the emphasis on ways of checking that both parts are equal. It moves onto activities which involve halving sets of objects.
Some activities require repromasters and workbook sheets.
Fraction Games for Students Aged 5-7
Have fun playing this game in which children spin a spinner to find a number and then are asked to halve it. Laminate and use in small groups to practise halving.
Snappy Maths
Free worksheets, interactive activities and other resources to help teaching and learning about fractions.
Fraction Games
These free online fraction games can help children to learn how to recognise different fractions such as one quarter, one half, two thirds. There are games to help with recognising equivalence, such as one third = two sixths.