Fractions - Find a quarter 2 - Starter

In a series of exercises designed for Year 1 students during the Summer Term, the focus is on building fluency in understanding and calculating fractions, specifically finding a quarter. The "Fluent in Four" revision segment prompts students to apply their knowledge of halving numbers to find a half and a quarter of 8, reinforcing basic fraction concepts. The lesson continues with simple subtraction problems such as 16 minus 10, and introduces the concept of doubling and halving with zero, which naturally results in zero. Students are encouraged to observe and continue patterns, enhancing their numerical sequencing skills.

The exercises progress with more practical applications of fractions, such as dividing a group of items into quarters and understanding the implications of subtraction in real-world scenarios, like frogs jumping off a lily pad. Students use counters to help visualise and solve problems, filling in the blanks to complete sentences and part-whole models that illustrate the relationships between numbers. For example, they explore what happens when 6 frogs are on a lily pad and 2 jump off, leading to a hands-on approach to subtraction. Additionally, students are asked to use a sequence of numbers to complete statements, further developing their number sense and understanding of numerical order.