Fractions - Find a half of a quantity activity - Starter

In a Year 1 maths activity designed to strengthen understanding of fractions and number bonds, students are presented with a series of engaging tasks. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, which includes arithmetic problems such as subtracting 15 from 18 and finding the result of doubling 9 and then subtracting half of twenty. These exercises aim to build fluency in basic calculations and introduce the concept of halving and doubling.

Following the warm-up, students move on to a shape-matching exercise where they must pair halves to form three complete shapes, enhancing their spatial awareness and understanding of symmetry. The next task requires the students to order groups of objects from smallest to greatest, reinforcing their counting and comparison skills. Additionally, they explore number bonds through a visual representation involving red and yellow counters, where they must identify the total number of counters and formulate related number bonds. This practical approach helps to consolidate their knowledge of addition and the concept of whole numbers being made up of parts.