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- Year 3
Identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 2D shapes
I can identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 2D shapes.
- Year 3
Identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 2D shapes
I can identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 2D shapes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Equal parts may not look the same
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts
- One equal part is shaded so each equal part is __ of the whole
Keywords
Whole - The whole is all of a group or number.
Part - A part is a section of the whole.
Equal - Have the same quantity or value.
Unequal - Do not have the same quantity or value.
Common misconception
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the indicated part of the fraction?

Q2.How many parts has the whole been divided into if the fraction notation is $$ \frac{1}{5} $$?
Q3.Complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into 3 equal parts and 1 is shaded. This is one-

Q4.Tick the correct fraction notation that shows one-sixth.
Q5.Tick the correct fraction notation that shows one-quarter.
Q6.Match the fraction name to the fraction notation.
$$ \frac{1}{2} $$ -
one-half
$$ \frac{1}{4} $$ -
one-quarter
$$ \frac{1}{12} $$ -
one-twelfth
$$ \frac{1}{3} $$ -
one-third
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Equal parts can be differently shaped. True or false?
Q2.A piece of paper is folded in half and placed on top of another identically sized piece. What fraction of the whole is the paper on top showing?

Q3.Look at the image. What fraction of the whole is the shaded part?

Q4.The skipping ropes are all the same length. What part of the whole is one of the ropes?

Q5.What fraction of the whole is the shaded part?

Q6.Which two parts in the image show differently shaped equally sized parts? Select the letters that match the parts.
