Y1

Maths

Free Recognise a Half of an Object or a Shape Discussion Problem

Worksheet
Group work
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Give your class a real fractions challenge with our Year 1 Recognise a Half of an Object or a Shape Discussion Problem. Children will investigate the different ways three shapes can be halved. They will order them from the fewest to the greatest.

This task is ideal for group work and group discussion. It could even be used as an intervention or for paired work. The possibilities are endless!


Curriculum Objectives

  • Recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
  • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for: lengths and heights [for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half]; mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]; capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter]; Time [for example, quicker, slower, earlier, later]