Fractions - Make equal parts - Starter

In the "Fluent in Four - Revision" section of a Year 2 mathematics lesson, students are tasked with solving subtraction problems to sharpen their arithmetic skills. The first problem presented is "67 – 38 =", and the second requires them to compute "Seventy-three subtract fifty-eight =". These exercises are designed to reinforce mental arithmetic and written calculation methods. The lesson is part of the Spring Term curriculum, specifically Week 10, Day 2. Additionally, students are engaged in a practical application of maths through a word problem involving pencils. Zach and Tia each have a collection of pencils in different colours, and students must determine who has a total of nine pencils. Zach has seven blue pencils and three green pencils, while Tia has six yellow pencils and three red pencils, leading to the conclusion that Tia has nine pencils in total.

The lesson continues with a comparative exercise where children must use the words 'heavier', 'lighter', or 'equal' to complete a statement about the weight of two objects: "The teddy is _______________ than the banana." In this case, the correct word to fill in the blank is 'heavier', indicating that the teddy weighs more than the banana. Another part of the lesson involves evaluating whether groups of cupcakes are 'equal' or 'unequal'. The students are shown that the cupcakes are divided into three equal groups, with each group containing three cupcakes. This exercise is aimed at helping students understand the concept of equal parts and division into groups, which is a fundamental aspect of understanding fractions and sharing quantities evenly.