Explain what a whole is
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a whole is.
Key learning points
- A whole can be represented by one object.
- If some of the object is missing it is not a whole.
- Wholes can be different sizes.
- This is a whole ---- because I have all of it.
- This is not a whole --- because I do not have all of it.
Keywords
Whole - All of something. Complete.
All of it - All of something. Complete.
Not whole - Not all of something. Incomplete.
Part - A piece of a whole.
Common misconception
Children may think that the size of an object affects whether it is a whole or not.
Show whole objects in different sizes and orientations. Emphasise the language 'whole'.
Teacher tip
This lesson starts to explore the concept of a whole being one whole object. Later lessons look at a whole representing a set of objects. Use practical examples of a variety of whole objects that can be cut into parts such as pieces of fruit.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many apples are here?
Q2.How many oranges are here?
Q3.Are there more apples or oranges?
Q4.Which number is greater, 8 or 12?
Q5.Which number is less, 8 or 12?
Q6.Lucas thinks that 11 > 9. Is he correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a 'whole' mean?
Q2.What does a 'part' mean?
Q3.Is this a whole cake?
Q4.Is this a whole pizza?
Q5.Which picture shows a whole pizza?
Q6.Which pictures show a whole object?
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