Max Maths, Year 2, Work Book, Unit fractions

In the Max Maths Year 2 Workbook, students are introduced to the concept of unit fractions through a series of engaging and interactive activities. The first practice exercise invites children to identify shapes that are divided into equal parts by ticking the correct diagrams. This helps them understand the fundamental principle that fractions represent equal divisions of a whole. The exercise includes a variety of shapes, providing visual examples to reinforce the concept of equal partitioning, which is essential for understanding unit fractions.

Further exercises build upon this foundation, asking students to specifically identify shapes that represent one-half and one-quarter. These tasks aim to familiarize the students with common unit fractions and how they are visually represented in different shapes. Additionally, the workbook includes colouring activities where children are instructed to shade in equal parts of a circle and a rectangle to match given fractions such as one-half, one-quarter, and three-quarters. This hands-on approach allows students to connect the abstract concept of fractions with tangible and visual representations. The unit concludes with an exercise on a divided circle, where students must determine the number of equal parts, identify the fraction of the circle that is coloured, and understand the fraction that remains uncoloured, thereby reinforcing their comprehension of fractions in a real-world context.