By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify one-half (½) of concrete objects and shapes.
Identify one-quarter (¼) of concrete objects and shapes.
Connection to
Lesson summary
This topic introduces Primary 1 learners to the fundamental concept of fractions, specifically focusing on identifying one-half (½) and one-quarter (¼). Understanding fractions is crucial for developing foundational mathematical literacy and practical skills related to sharing and division in everyday life. For Nigerian learners, this skill is immediately applicable to situations like sharing food items, dividing resources, or even understanding simple measurements in local markets.
Teacher activity
Begin by holding up a whole object (e.g., a banana, a piece of paper, a small loaf of bread). Ask students how they would share this object equally among two friends, or four friends. Elicit responses related to 'cutting' or 'breaking'.
Evaluation guide
The evaluation will be guided by the NERDC evaluation guide and will combine formative and summative approaches.
A. Formative Assessment:
Observation: The teacher observes students as they cut, fold, and colour shapes during the activities. This assesses their ability to physically manipulate objects to create halves and quarters. (Corresponds to EG 1 & 3: "cut given oranges into given part," "fold rectangular or circular shapes into halves and quarters").
Verbal Check: During class discussions, the teacher asks questions like "Show me one-half of your paper" or "Is this piece one-quarter?" to gauge understanding.
Worksheet Review: A quick review of students' coloured shapes from activity sheets. (Corresponds to EG 4: "colour ½ and ¼ of given shapes").
Reference guide
Or anges, apples, paper cuttings of shapes: Squares rectangles, circle.Coloured pencils and
