B2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 4

Fractions

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Curriculum details

Strand
Number (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Fractions (1.3)
Content standard
B2.1.3.1 - Develop an understanding of halves and fourths using concrete and pictorial representations [Exclude notation here]
Indicator
B2.1.3.1.2 - Count in halves and quarters (fourths) using concrete and pictorial representations) of halves and fourths.
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 30

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Show several fourths of concrete objects (or card cut outs) and have them count them in fourths (using the language one-fourth, two-fourths, three-fourths, etc.)
E.g. 2. Show learners several pictorial representations of fourths and have them count (using the language one-fourth, two-fourths, three-fourths, etc.)
Figure from the b2 mathematics curriculum, printed page 30