Identify and explain when objects cannot be grouped equally
I understand that objects cannot always be grouped equally.
Identify and explain when objects cannot be grouped equally
I understand that objects cannot always be grouped equally.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sometimes a number can be made into groups of equal size and sometimes the groups are unequal sizes.
- There are ___ groups of ___ and ___ are not in a group of ___
- When the number of objects is not a multiple of the group size, you cannot make equal groups.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to understand why equal groups can / cannot be made.
This is a challenging concept for Y2 children without visual representations. Take time to explore how even numbers can be grouped in equal groups of 2, whereas odd numbers cannot be and how multiples of 5 can be grouped into equal groups of five.
Keywords
Group - A group is a collection of objects or images.
Unequal - Unequal means not to have exactly the same amount or value.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
whole
number of groups
size of each group