Fractions - Recognise a half - Presentation

In an engaging presentation about fractions, students are introduced to the concept of recognising a half. The lesson begins with a discussion around the term 'half', encouraging students to think about where they have heard the word before and what it means. The aim is to familiarise them with the idea that 'half' signifies one of two equal parts of a whole. The students are then presented with visual activities, such as a lolly or a pizza being divided into equal parts, and are tasked with identifying and labelling each part as a half. This interactive approach helps to solidify their understanding of halves in a practical and relatable context.

As the lesson progresses, the students are challenged with various activities that require them to recognise halves in different scenarios. They are asked to identify which pictures show a half and to check if a pizza divided into parts is split equally, thus reinforcing the concept that a half means two equal parts. The lesson also includes reasoning exercises where students must explain their answers, such as identifying the odd one out or agreeing or disagreeing with a statement about shaded parts of a shape. This encourages critical thinking and a deeper comprehension of fractions. Independent work rounds off the session, where students circle and tick images representing a half, further enhancing their ability to recognise and understand the fraction one half.