A quick quiz on fractions of amounts for Year 2 maths. Pupils find halves of numbers to 12 with picture support, move on to quarters and thirds, tackle two-step questions pairing 1/4 of 8 with 3/4 of 8, and finish by explaining Sam's mistake in saying half of 10 is 4. Answer key included. Matches the England National Curriculum fractions objectives.
Number - fractions
“Recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape or quantity”
The quiz moves through halves, quarters and thirds of quantities.
Number - fractions
“Write simple fractions, for example 1/2 of 6 = 3, and recognise the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2”
Pupils record each answer as a simple fraction statement.
Halves of amounts to 12, supported with pictures.
Questions such as 1/4 of 12 and 1/3 of 9.
Two-step questions, finding 1/4 of 8 and then 3/4 of 8.
Pupils explain the mistake in Sam's claim that half of 10 is 4.
Answers for every section.
Assessment check
Set it cold at the end of the fractions unit and mark against the key.
Homework
The picture support on the first section makes it manageable at home.
Plenary
Discuss Sam's mistake together as the closing question.
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