Fractions - Find a half 2 - Planning

In the Year 1 summer curriculum, students are introduced to the concept of finding half of a quantity during the first week of the Fractions unit. The lesson utilises a variety of resources including worksheets, a presentation, and practical counters or objects to aid understanding. The key vocabulary for the lesson encompasses fundamental terms such as 'fractions', 'half', 'halves', 'whole', 'equal', 'quantity', and 'amount', with additional resources like vocabulary cards and definitions available for reinforcement.

The lesson begins with a discussion to recap previous learning about finding halves of shapes and then progresses to sharing a set of items equally between two people. Through practical activities, children engage with the idea of quantity and the importance of equal division. They work in groups and pairs, using physical objects and whiteboards to split amounts in half and to record their findings. The lesson is structured to build on their understanding step by step, with a plenary session that involves reasoning slides and encourages the children to apply their knowledge to different scenarios. Differentiated worksheets support independent learning, and the session concludes by addressing common misconceptions and reinforcing key concepts. The lesson is designed to cater to varying levels of ability, from working towards understanding to achieving greater depth in the subject.