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Year 1 - Maths

Explain what a part-part-whole model is

Comparing quantities - part part whole relationships

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will explain that items can be compared using length and height, mass and volume/capacity. They will compare sets of objects using equality/inequality symbols. Pupils will also explore part-part-whole relationships with representations.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what a part-part-whole model is.

Key Notes

  • Use a variety of contexts to show the whole group partitioned into 2 clearly identifiable parts.
  • Describe the parts and wholes in full sentences .
  • A whole group of objects can be composed of 2 or more parts.
  • Use a part-part-whole diagram to represent the two parts and the whole.
  • Recognise the whole and the two parts are the same quantity.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • whole: All of something. Complete.
  • part: A piece of section of a whole.
  • split: To break up a whole into parts.
  • partition: To break up a whole into parts.
  • part-part-whole: A pictorial representation that shows the whole and its parts.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • When using the part-part-whole model, children may think that the whole is also one of the parts.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Use a variety of contexts to show the whole group partitioned into 2 clearly identifiable parts. Describe the parts and wholes in full sentences .

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'whole'

All of something. Complete. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: When using the part-part-whole model, children may think that the whole is also one of the parts. Correction: When using the part-part-whole model, move the objects out of the whole into the parts, and replace the whole with a number.

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