Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Reviewing and naming fractions (1)

In a unit designed for Year 3 students, the concept of fractions as parts of a whole is explored and reinforced. The lesson begins with a reminder that fractions represent segments of a complete entity. Students are presented with a visual aid where a square is divided into two equal sections. They observe that one of these sections is shaded to illustrate the fraction. This shaded portion represents one-half or ¹/₂ of the square, meaning that one of the two equal parts of the whole is coloured.

The lesson continues with another example featuring a rectangle divided into four equal segments. Similar to the previous example, one segment of the rectangle is filled in to demonstrate the fraction ¹/₄, which is commonly referred to as one-quarter. This visual representation helps students understand that ¹/₄ signifies one out of the four equal parts of the rectangle. Through these exercises, students learn to identify and name simple fractions, laying the groundwork for a deeper understanding of fractional values and their applications.