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Year 1 - Maths

Solve problems using part-part-whole models with more than two parts

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 solve problems using a part-part-whole model to represent a whole partitioned into more than two parts.

Key Notes

  • A whole group can be split into more than 2 parts and the parts may look different.
  • Make up a story that represents partitioning into three or more parts.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • whole: All of something. Complete.
  • part: A piece of a whole.
  • part-whole model: A pictorial representation that shows the whole and its parts.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may get confused between the parts and the whole.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

A whole group can be split into more than 2 parts and the parts may look different. Make up a story that represents partitioning into three or more parts.

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: Children may get confused between the parts and the whole. Correction: Ask the children 'What does this number represent?' and encourage them to use the stem sentences to justify their answers.

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