Fractions - Find a third - Worksheet

This worksheet from Master the Curriculum provides a structured approach to learning about fractions, specifically focusing on finding a third. The National Curriculum objective covered in this lesson is to recognise, find, name, and write fractions such as 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 2/4, and 3/4 of a length, shape, set of objects, or quantity. To facilitate the learning process, the worksheet offers differentiated sheets, teaching slides, and concrete resources like cubes, allowing children to visualise and physically manipulate objects to comprehend the concept of a third.

The vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'recognise', 'find', 'third', 'represent', 'divide', 'share', 'quantity', 'whole', and 'equal'. Children are encouraged to build on their understanding of a third and three equal parts by using their division and sharing skills. The worksheet guides them through finding a third of different quantities, using both concrete and pictorial representations. Key questions posed in the lesson help students to consider the size of the whole and the process of dividing into equal groups, prompting them to think critically about the relationship between the whole and its parts. The activities range from finding a third of simple to larger amounts, with more challenging two-step questions for advanced learners, all supported by the use of cubes to aid understanding.