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The aim of this lesson is to get pupils to think about what a half means in lots of different contexts, both for halves of whole objects and halves of numbers of objects. There are two parts to this math resource. First, there is a short video clip for you to use to introduce the topic. Children will see real world situations which are central to the key math ideas and concepts of this topic. The second part is a two page activity guide which provides you with questions to ask, things to t

Watch a short mpg video clip of someone at a bakery making cream puffs, muffins, rolls and tarts to illustrate the concept of tenths and hundredths. Then look at the two page pdf activity guide and choose from a list of related activities for individuals or the class. The activity guide also provides you with: * questions to ask, * things to think about, * experiences to build on, * organizational points, * assessment observations and * materials needed.

Explore halves and quarters in many different contexts and learn about the relationship between them. There are two parts to this math resource. First, there is a short video clip for you to use to introduce the topic. Children will see real world situations which are central to the key math ideas and concepts of this topic. The second part is a two page activity guide which provides you with questions to ask, things to think about, experiences to build on, organizational points, assessment

The purpose of these activities is: -To learn about creating fractions from examples of everyday life - to learn more about the equivalence of fractions There are two parts to this math resource. First, there is a short video clip for you to use to introduce the topic. Children will see real world situations which are central to the key math ideas and concepts of this topic. The second part is a two page activity guide which provides you with questions to ask, things to think about, experiences

The purpose of these activities are: - To learn about thirds, fifths and sixths (as well as halves and quarters) of numbers, of shapes and of measures - To develop an understanding of equivalent fractions There are two parts to this math resource. First, there is a short video clip for you to use to introduce the topic. Children will see real world situations which are central to the key math ideas and concepts of this topic. The second part is a two page activity guide which provides you with