Explain that a whole can be split into parts
I can explain that a whole can be split into two or more parts.
Explain that a whole can be split into parts
I can explain that a whole can be split into two or more parts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A whole can be split into two or more parts in different ways.
- The parts may look different.
- Each part will be smaller than the whole.
- The parts can be combined to make the whole.
Keywords
Whole - All of something. Complete.
Part - A piece of a whole.
Split - To break up a whole into parts
Combine - To put parts together to make a whole
Common misconception
Children may think that smaller wholes are only a part and that parts all have to look the same.
Use a variety of real objects to demonstrate wholes and parts split and combined in different ways.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
All of something. Complete.
Not all of something. Some of the whole is missing.
A piece or section of a whole.
