KS1 Fractions: Halves & Quarters Flashcards

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4 mathematics cards for Year 2 practice, with clear prompts, explanations and adult checks.

Format: Flashcard Deck
Subject: Mathematics
Level: Key Stage 1
Typical time: 15 minutes

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Card 1: One half A circle split into two equal parts, with one part shaded. How many equal parts make the whole?: Answer and guidance: Two equal parts One half is one of two equal parts of the same whole. Try together: What is half of 10? Adult check: 5. Share ten counters equally between two groups.
Card 2: One quarter A circle split into four equal parts, with one part shaded. How many equal parts make the whole?: Answer and guidance: Four equal parts One quarter is one of four equal parts of the same whole. Try together: What is a quarter of 8? Adult check: 2. Share eight counters equally between four groups.
Card 3: Half of 8 Eight counters arranged in two equal groups of four. How many counters are in each equal group?: Answer and guidance: 4 Eight counters shared equally between two groups gives four in each group. Try together: What is double 4? Adult check: 8. Combine the two groups of four.
Card 4: Equal parts One rectangle split into two parts with equal area. Both parts are shaded. Are the two shaded parts equal in area?: Answer and guidance: Yes The diagram splits one rectangle into two parts with the same area. Each part is one half of this whole. Try together: Split a paper rectangle into two equal parts. Adult check: Check that the two parts each cover half the original area. They need not always have the same shape.

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Use this Flashcard Deck to practise and consolidate Mathematics knowledge and skills at Key Stage 1. Return to it as often as your access allows to build confidence and fluency.

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4 mathematics cards for Year 2 practice, with clear prompts, explanations and adult checks.

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