Fractions ONE HALF | Numbers | Y1 Maths | FuseSchool Kids

Ava introduces the concept of fractions, focusing on one half. She explains fractions as parts of a whole and demonstrates halving using a moon. Ava shows how to write one half as 1/2 and illustrates finding one half of a number by dividing 8 craters into two equal groups. The video concludes with a summary and a teaser for future lessons.

What is a fraction?

• A whole number

• A part of a whole or a group

• A type of multiplication

• A complete object

How do we write the fraction one half in mathematical terms?

• 2/1

• 1/3

• 2/2

• 1/2

What happens when you combine two halves?

• You get nothing

• You get a third

• You get a whole

• You get a quarter

How many craters are on each side when the moon's 8 craters are split in half?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the first step in finding one half of a number?

• Add the number to itself

• Set out two team captains

• Divide the number by 3

• Multiply the number by 2