Explain that a whole can represent a group of objects
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that a whole can represent a group of objects.
Key learning points
- A whole can be represented by a group of objects
Keywords
Whole - All of something. Complete.
Part - A piece of a whole.
Group - A set of objects.
Whole group - A group of objects that form a whole set.
Common misconception
Children may not realise that an object can represent a whole as well as a part of a whole group.
Explore real life examples of wholes as individual objects as well as sets of objects, e.g. sweets, eggs, chocolates, pencils in boxes etc.
Teacher tip
It can be tricky to understand that an object can be a whole as well as part of a larger whole, and that wholes can look different. The parts may be different, but emphasise that they are always smaller than the whole.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many whole apples are in this group?
Q2.How many whole pizzas are there here?
Q3.Is this a whole or a part of a cake?
Q4.Is this a whole or a part of a pizza?
Q5.Alex is trying to make a whole pizza. Which parts could he use?
Q6.Sam thinks these parts can be combined to make a whole cake. Is Sam right?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definitions.
All of something. Complete.
A piece or section of a whole.
A complete group - none are missing.
Q2.Is this the whole group of six eggs?
Q3.Is this the whole group of six cakes?
Q4.Is this the whole group of Sam’s eight cars?
Q5.Is this the whole group of Alex’s ten cars?
Q6.Which pictures shows Sam and Alex’s whole groups of cars?
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