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An introduction to halfs and halving

An introduction to halfs and halving
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  • An introduction to halfs and halving
  • Duration: 01:25
  • An introduction to halfs and halving. Everyday items such as chocolate, drinks, fruit, vegetable and numbers are cut in half. In some cases items are halved and then halved again to make four equal parts. The images show the practical everyday use of fractions and the link between maths and the real world is clearly shown. The sequence of images is set to a catchy song with lyrics to reinforce maths vocabulary associated with fractions.
  • Subject:

    Maths

       Topic:

    Fractions Percentages and Ratio

  • Keywords: half, halving, quarter, equal, parts, fractions, width, length
Ideas for use in class
  • This clip could be used at the start of a lesson about fractions to capture pupils' attention and provide them with stimulus for further discussion. Equally, it could be played as part of a plenary to reinforce and recap learning in the classroom. Played over a series of sessions some pupils might pick up and learn the lyrics. The clip would support visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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