Describe how objects have been grouped
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how objects have been grouped.
Key learning points
- The ___ have been put into groups of ___
- The groups are equal because there are the same number of ___ in each group.
- There are ___ groups of ___
Keywords
Group / grouped - A set of things with an identity.
Equal - Exactly the same amount or value.
Common misconception
Children may confuse groups with number of items.
Clear teacher modelling of groups, demarcating groups and physically placing items into groups e.g. a bundle of straws with an elastic band.
Teacher tip
This lesson is all about grouping and equal groups. Encourage children to make equal groups using items in the classroom. Use of language such as "There are ___ equal groups of __________." Children will also be introduced to the bar model whereby the number of bars represents the groups.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the groups which show a group of 4
Q2.An unequal group is when __________
Q3.Which image shows unequal groups?
Q4.Which image shows equal groups?
Q5.Select the correct image which represents 2 groups of 4
Q6.Select the ways in which you can equally group 20
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the picture showing plates of slices of cake. How many equal groups are there? There are equal groups.
Q2.Select the statement which matches the picture.
Q3.Complete the sentence. There are slices of cake in each group.
Q4.Which image shows 4 groups of 3?
Q5.Use the image to select the correct statement.
Q6.Which of these could be shown by this collection of presents?
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