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Halves, quarters and thirds

Year 2 · Key Stage 1 · 2M-1 — Find 1/3, 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape or quantity

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Concept Anchor

A quarter is 1 of 4 equal parts. The parts must be the same size. The bottom number tells us how many parts there are.

1/4

Worked example

What is 14\tfrac{1}{4} of 8?

  1. 1.Share 8 into 4 equal groups.
  2. 2.Each group has 2.
  3. 3.So 14\tfrac{1}{4} of 8 is 2.
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Guided Check

What is 13\tfrac{1}{3} of 9?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 22M-1 — Name 3/4 of a shape·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    What fraction is shaded?

    Q2Year 22M-1 — Find a half of a quantity·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    What is 12\tfrac{1}{2} of 10?

    Q3Year 22M-1 — Quarters must be equal·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    A pizza is cut into 4 pieces that are not the same size. Are they quarters?