Y1 Maths
Year 1 Quarter of a Quantity
This Year 1 Quarter of a Quantity lesson covers the prior learning of halving a quantity, before moving onto the main skill of finding a quarter of a quantity.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Year 1: (1F1b) Recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
Mathematics Year 1: (1M1) Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than, half, quarter]
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of halving a quantity, before moving onto the main skill of find a quarter of a shape or object. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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Modelling PowerPoint
This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.
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Lesson Slides
These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
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Video Tutorial
In this Find a Quarter of Amounts Video Tutorial, Katie shows pupils how to use counters to find a quarter. She uses key vocabulary including part and whole.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This worksheet recaps the prior learning of halving a quantity, before moving onto the main skill of finding a quarter of a quantity.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 1 Halving a Quantity Game aims to support pupils' understanding of fractions. Children will recognise a half by splitting amounts into two equal groups.
2 Practical Activities
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Practical Activities
These practical activities include tasks covering a range of provision areas for pupils to practise the main skill of a shape or object.
2 Varied Fluency
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency questions and a reasoning or problem solving task for pupils to practise the main skill of a shape or object.
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Worksheet
This worksheet includes varied fluency questions and a reasoning or problem solving task for pupils to practise the main skill of count in 10s.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 1 Find a Quarter of a Quantity Game aims to support pupils' knowledge of fractions. Children will share amounts into four equal groups to find one quarter.
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Flashcards Activity
These Year 1 Recognise and Find a Quarter Flashcards aim to support pupils' knowledge of fractions.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Worksheet
This find a quarter of a shape or object extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the find a quarter of a shape or object lesson.
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Discussion Problem
This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.
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Interactive Challenge Activity
This Year 1 Find a Quarter Maths Challenge aims to challenge pupils' understanding of fractions.
2 Homework
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
2 Additional Activities
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Consolidation Pack
This Fractions Consolidation Year 1 resource will help your pupils consolidate their understanding of Summer Block 1: Fractions.
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Home Learning Pack
This Summer week 6 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets
