Year 3 - Maths
Solve problems by identifying parts and wholes in a range of contexts
Identify parts and wholes in different contexts
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will identify parts and wholes in different contexts including sets of objects, 3-D shapes and linear contexts.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to solve problems by identifying parts and wholes in a range of contexts.
Key Notes
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts.
- Each equal part is one-__ of the whole.
- You can represent fractions with an image, symbol and name.
- Equal parts may not look the same.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Whole: The whole is all the parts or everything, the total amount.
- Part: A part is some of the whole.
- Equal: Have the same quantity or value.
- Unequal: Do not have the same quantity or value.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils struggle to visualise when considering 3D parts and wholes and cannot identify a given fractional part of a 3D whole, particularly when presented on a screen as a picture.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The whole has been divided into __ equal parts. Each equal part is one-__ of the whole.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Whole'
The whole is all the parts or everything, the total amount. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils struggle to visualise when considering 3D parts and wholes and cannot identify a given fractional part of a 3D whole, particularly when presented on a screen as a picture. Correction: Provide opportunities for pupils to experience fractional parts of 3D shapes in real life situations e.g. base 10 blocks or using cuboids such as small cereal variety boxes or photocopying paper boxes. Physical manipulation can support visualisation.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 2D shapes Study Guide
- Identify equal parts in a whole when they do not look the same in 3D contexts Study Guide
- Identify parts and wholes in different contexts Study Guide
- Identify parts and wholes in the contexts of lines and 3D objects Study Guide
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