Year 2 - Maths
Find three-quarters of an object, shape, set of objects or quantity
Fractions: identify equal parts and be familiar with halves, thirds and quarters
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will identify whether something has or has not been split into equal parts. They will name fractions one-half one-quarter and one-third in relation to a fraction of a length shape or set of objects.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to find three-quarters of an object, shape, set of objects or quantity.
Key Notes
- To divide an object, shape, set of objects or quantity into quarters, you need to divide it into 4 equal parts.
- If you have 3 of those parts, you have three-quarters.
- It can be helpful to use a bar model to help you find three-quarters of a number.
Vocabulary To Learn
- One-quarter: 1 of 4 equal parts of a whole.
- Three-quarters: 3 of 4 equal parts of a whole.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find one-quarter rather than three-quarters of an amount.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
To divide an object, shape, set of objects or quantity into quarters, you need to divide it into 4 equal parts. If you have 3 of those parts, you have three-quarters.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'One-quarter'
1 of 4 equal parts of a whole. 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 find one-quarter rather than three-quarters of an amount. Correction: Use gesture, colour and/or circling to highlight three-quarters of an amount. Use the stem sentences, 'one-quarter of the whole is ___, two-quarters of the whole is ___, three quarters of the whole is ___'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Equal or unequal parts Study Guide
- Find one-half of a number Study Guide
- Find one-third or one-quarter of a number Study Guide
- Read, write and understand fraction notation Study Guide
- Recognise and name the fraction 'one half' Study Guide
- Recognise and name the fraction 'one quarter' Study Guide
- Recognise and name the fraction 'one-third' Study Guide
- Recognise the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2 Study Guide
- Relate finding half of a number to halving and doubling Study Guide
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