One of two equal parts of a whole. To divide into two equal parts.

Recognise and name the fraction 'one half'

Maths

In this unit pupils will identify whether something has or has not been split into equal parts. They will name fractions one-half one-quarter and one-third in relation to a fraction of a length, shape or set of objects. In the future unit pupils will represent unit fractions in different ways identifying the whole the number of equal parts, the size of each part as a unit fraction including tenths

In the prior unit pupils described position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns. In this unit pupils will identify whether something has or has not been split into equal parts. They will name fractions one-half one-quarter and one-third in relation to a fraction of a length shape or set of objects.

Fractions: identify equal parts and be familiar with halves, thirds and quarters

Which pear has been cut so that each part is one-half?

Tick all the objects that have been cut in half.

Laura was asked to cut the strawberry in half. She has made a mistake. Which statement describes her mistake?

Complete the sentence. Each part in this shape is __________.

Which shape has been sorted into the wrong group?

These whole shapes have been divided into parts. Match the shape with the number of parts.

Which image matches the sentence? The whole has been divided into 4 parts.

Which watermelon has been divided into equal parts?

This whole has been divided into __________ parts.

Which wholes have been divided into equal parts?

True or false. The cherries have been divided into equal parts.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Recognise and name the fraction 'one half'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.