Parts of the Whole · Fractions

Equivalence and Fairness

Understanding that fractions must consist of equal parts of a whole.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why must all the parts be the same size for us to call them fractions?
  2. 2How can two different shapes represent the same fraction of a square?
  3. 3Is a bigger piece always a larger fraction of the whole?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Mathematics - Fractions
Year: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Parts of the Whole
Period: Fractions

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