Identify equal parts when they do not look the same
I can identify equal parts when they do not look the same.
Identify equal parts when they do not look the same
I can identify equal parts when they do not look the same.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Equal parts do not have to look the same.
- Equal parts of a whole can be different shapes.
- A whole can be made from equal parts that are different shapes.
Common misconception
Some children may not be fully aware that two shapes can have the same name but be differently shapes. For example, there are several different types of triangle.
Maintain a real focus on 'What's the same and what's different?'. Don't shy away from any questions or misconceptions about categories of shape, use them to further any learning.
Keywords
Whole - The whole is all the parts or everything, the total amount.
Part - A part is some of the whole.
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.
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