Finding Three Quarters - PowerPoint

In an educational resource for Year 2 students, the concept of finding three quarters is introduced and explored through a series of interactive activities. The process begins with dividing a shape or quantity into four equal parts, which lays the foundation for understanding quarters. Students are then invited to apply this knowledge by shading three quarters of various shapes, circling three quarters of given quantities, and colouring counters to visually represent three quarters. These exercises not only help students recognise fractions visually but also encourage them to complete sentences that contextualise the fraction, such as "Three quarters of ____ is ____," reinforcing their understanding of the relationship between the part and the whole.

Further activities involve more complex scenarios where students have to figure out errors in calculations or apply their knowledge to real-life situations. For example, they might be asked to identify mistakes made when dividing counters or to calculate the duration a character played in a sports match based on the three-quarter rule. The worksheets are designed to cater to different levels of difficulty, allowing students to progress from shading simple shapes to solving word problems that require a deeper comprehension of fractions. By engaging with these varied tasks, students develop their ability to work with fractions, particularly the concept of three quarters, and apply mathematical reasoning to practical examples.