Fractions - Count in tenths - Starter

In an engaging mathematics lesson designed for Year 4 students, the focus is on mastering fractions through a variety of exercises. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, where students warm up their maths skills by solving problems such as basic division (108 ÷ 6) and more complex calculations that involve both multiplication and division ((21 × 24) ÷ (2 × 7)). Students also practice telling the time by identifying what time it is at 17 minutes past 6 in the morning. The exercises are structured to build fluency and confidence in handling numbers and mathematical operations.

The lesson continues with practical applications of fractions. Students are asked to identify shaded portions of shapes and express their answers both verbally and as fractions, enhancing their understanding of how to visualise and articulate fractional parts. Additionally, real-world scenarios are presented to strengthen their grasp of multiplication in context, such as determining the total number of pineapple slices that can be made from nine pineapples if one pineapple yields 17 slices. To solidify their understanding of fractions, students are then tasked with finding one quarter of 56, using visual aids like a bar model and place value counters, which Zach exemplifies. This multi-faceted approach ensures that students not only perform calculations but also comprehend the concepts behind them.