Fun with Fractions: Equal Parts
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Fun with Fractions: Equal Parts
Year 2 Mathematics Learning about parts of a whole
Think About This!
Have you ever shared a pizza with your family? How do you make sure everyone gets a fair piece? What does it mean to cut something into equal parts?
What is a Fraction?
A fraction shows parts of a whole All parts must be equal in size We use fractions every day! Fractions help us share things fairly
Fractions in Everyday Life
Meet the Fraction Family!
One Half (1/2) - Cut into 2 equal parts One Quarter (1/4) - Cut into 4 equal parts One Third (1/3) - Cut into 3 equal parts Each part is the same size!
Let's Make Pizza Fractions!
Work in groups of 5 Create paper pizzas with different fractions Cut your pizza into halves, quarters, or thirds Color each piece and label with fraction symbols
Fraction Detective Game
{"left":"Look around the classroom\nFind objects that could be divided into equal parts\nA book has pages we can count","right":"Windows might have equal panes\nDescribe what fraction each part would be\nShare your discoveries with a partner"}
Remember This!
Fractions are equal parts of a whole. When we share fairly, we use fractions every day!