Identify a whole and the parts that make it up
I can identify a whole and the parts that make it up.
Identify a whole and the parts that make it up
I can identify a whole and the parts that make it up.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If __ is the whole then __ is part of the whole.
- You know what the whole is and can identify a part of the whole.
- The whole can be different in different situations.
Keywords
Whole - The whole is all the parts or everything, the total amount.
Part - A part is some of the whole.
Common misconception
Pupils might think that large objects or things such as England cannot be a part of a whole due to its size.
Encourage pupils to work with parts and wholes that they can handle and experience but where parts are large, such as their school or class environment.
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To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Identify a whole and the parts that make it up, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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