Fractions - Pizza worksheet - Practical Maths Activity

A practical maths activity designed for Year 1 students involves using the concept of pizza to teach fractions in a fun and engaging way. The activity utilises pizza worksheets where various pizzas are depicted with different toppings distributed over their surfaces. Each pizza is divided into sections, with toppings applied to illustrate fractions such as halves and quarters. For example, a pizza might be shown with half covered in onions and the other half in cheese. This visual representation helps children to understand fractions as parts of a whole in a relatable context.

Accompanying the images are fill-in-the-blank statements that prompt the students to describe the fractions they observe. A statement like "My pizza is [X] cheese" encourages the child to recognise and articulate the fraction of the pizza that is covered with cheese. The equipment needed for this activity is simply the pizza worksheets. The activity aligns with the National Curriculum objectives for Year 1, which include recognising, finding, and naming a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape, or quantity, as well as recognising, finding, and naming a quarter as one of four equal parts. Through this practical exercise, children can grasp the basic concepts of fractions in a tangible and appetising way.