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Year 1 - Maths

Use a part-part-whole model to represent partitioning into 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 use a part-part-whole model to represent a whole partitioned into more than two parts.

Key Notes

  • Draw attention to the fact that each part is smaller than the whole.
  • Partition objects into 3 parts in as many ways as possible.

Vocabulary To Learn

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

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may not realise that a whole can be split in different ways and into more than two parts.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Draw attention to the fact that each part is smaller than the whole. Partition objects into 3 parts in as many ways as possible.

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 not realise that a whole can be split in different ways and into more than two parts. Correction: Provide lots of practical partitioning and recombining of objects and record on a part-part-whole model in different orientations.

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