Fractions - Non-unit fractions - Starter

In the mathematics curriculum for Year 2 during the Spring Term, Week 11, Day 5, students are provided with a series of exercises to enhance their fluency in numerical operations and understanding of fractions. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity that challenges the children to apply their arithmetic skills. They are tasked with doubling the number 43 and finding half of 56, then combining these results to solve an equation. Another problem requires them to add the numbers 27 and 69, reinforcing their addition skills.

The lesson continues with a practical application of number placement and comparison on a number line. Students are prompted to label numbers that are less than 67, greater than 79, and those that fall between these two values, providing a visual and interactive way to comprehend number sequences. Additionally, they engage in comparing quantities by using comparison symbols such as 'greater than' and 'less than'. To integrate the concept of fractions, the lesson includes a 'Fraction Bar Words' activity, where students familiarise themselves with fractions like one half, one third, and one quarter, represented both visually and numerically. This multifaceted approach to learning ensures that students not only practice calculations but also understand the relative values of numbers and basic fractions.