Year 4 - Maths
Secure identifying equal parts when they do not look the same
Review of fractions
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will identify equal parts when they do not look the same related to equivalence. They will construct a whole when given a part and the number of parts.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify equal parts when they do not look the same.
Key Notes
- Equal parts of the same-sized whole may not look the same - they can be different shapes.
- A whole can be made from equal-sized parts that are different shapes.
- Each equal part of a whole must represent the same amount of the whole.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Equal: We say that two or more things are equal if they have the same quantity or value.
- Unequal: We say that two or more things are unequal if they do not have the same quantity or value.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children might think that parts are unequal just because they look different.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Equal parts of the same-sized whole may not look the same - they can be different shapes. A whole can be made from equal-sized parts that are different shapes.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Equal'
We say that two or more things are equal if they have the same quantity or value. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children might think that parts are unequal just because they look different. Correction: If you cut the shapes out, do they take up the same amount of space?
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