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Year 2 · Mathematics and statistics · Number

Halves, thirds and quarters

Halves, thirds and quarters of shapes and sets, numerators and denominators, comparing fractions and finding the whole.

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  • 3D lesson: Halves, thirds and quarters — Spot equal parts, name halves, thirds and quarters, share eggs and apples, see that 2/4 is the same as 1/2, compare and find the whole.
  • Teacher presentation — slides to put on the projector.
  • Worksheets at three levels — Tūī (support), Kererū (core) and Kea (extension), each with an answer key on the last page.
  • Online practice — assign it to your class in the Crateclass classroom and the results come back by themselves.

Written for Te Mātaiaho, Phase 1 (Years 0–3), with New Zealand places, money and native birds.

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