Secure identifying equal parts when they do not look the same
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify equal parts when they do not look the same.
Key learning points
- Equal parts of the same-sized whole may not look the same - they can be different shapes.
- A whole can be made from equal-sized parts that are different shapes.
- Each equal part of a whole must represent the same amount of the whole.
Keywords
Equal - We say that two or more things are equal if they have the same quantity or value.
Unequal - We say that two or more things are unequal if they do not have the same quantity or value.
Common misconception
Children might think that parts are unequal just because they look different.
If you cut the shapes out, do they take up the same amount of space?
Teacher tip
Doing as well as seeing is essential here. Get the children cutting and proving wherever possible. Take every opportunity throughout the day to point out equal and unequal parts e.g. in groupings in PE lessons.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The parts that make up a whole can be equal or in size.
Q2.Look at this image. How many parts is the whole made from?
Q3.Look at the whole shapes. Which shapes are made from five parts?
Q4.Look at the shape and complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into five parts.
Q5.Which sentence accurately describes this line?
Q6.Look at these strips of paper. Whose strip has been divided into three equal parts?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the image then complete the sentence. The parts are . I know this because the number of pebbles in each group is not the same.
Q2.Look at the image then choose two words to complete the sentence. The number of counters in each group is the ___. This means that the parts are __________.
Q3.True or False? Equal parts of the same whole can look different.
Q4.Look at the whole shapes. Which shapes are made from four equal parts?
Q5.Look at the whole shapes. Which shapes are made from four equal-sized parts?
Q6.Look at the whole shapes. Which shapes are made from eight equal-sized parts?
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