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Year 2

Recognise and name the fraction 'one half'

I can name the fraction ‘one-half’ in relation to a fraction of an object, shape or set of objects and explain how I know that it is one-half.

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Year 2

Recognise and name the fraction 'one half'

I can name the fraction ‘one-half’ in relation to a fraction of an object, shape or set of objects and explain how I know that it is one-half.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. When the whole has been divided into two equal parts, each part is one-half of the whole.
  2. You can find half of objects, shapes and sets of objects.

Keywords

  • Half or one-half - One of two equal parts of a whole. To divide into two equal parts.

Common misconception

Some children may think that a line drawn through the middle of something means that the whole has been divided in half.

Children will benefit from practical experiences where they can explore finding half of shapes and objects in different ways. Encourage them to compare the size of the parts and make sure they are equal.

Look for opportunities within the learning environment and daily routines to explore half, such as when items are being shared into two groups or the clock is showing half past 12.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
These whole shapes have been divided into parts. Match the shape with the number of parts.
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Correct Answer:triangle,2

2

Correct Answer:hexagon,3

3

Correct Answer:rectangle,4

4

Q2.
Which image matches the sentence? The whole has been divided into 4 parts.
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q3.
Which watermelon has been divided into equal parts?
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A
B
Correct answer: C
Q4.
This whole has been divided into __________ parts.
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equal
Correct answer: un-equal
Q5.
Which wholes have been divided into equal parts?
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q6.
True or false. The cherries have been divided into equal parts.
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True
Correct answer: False

6 Questions

Q1.
Which pear has been cut so that each part is one-half?
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q2.
Tick all the objects that have been cut in half.
Correct answer: A
B
C
Correct answer: D
Q3.
Laura was asked to cut the strawberry in half. She has made a mistake. Which statement describes her mistake?
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She cut it into 3 parts.
Correct answer: She cut it into unequal parts.
She cut it into equal parts.
Q4.
Complete the sentence. Each part in this shape is __________.
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Correct answer: one-half
not one-half
Q5.
Which shape has been sorted into the wrong group?
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A
B
Correct answer: C
D
E
Q6.
Which image shows one-half?
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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An image in a quiz
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