Finding halves

From NRICH

(This video was created with Sarah from Newtown PS.)

Collect resources

You will need:

• a few sheets of A4 paper

• scissors

• coloured markers/pencils

• an adult to help with the cutting.

Instructions:

• Watch the video and see how we can sort objects into two groups. The objects can be grouped to show halves and objects not showing halves.

• Find objects around your home that are showing halves and some that are not.

• Sort the objects into two groups. You can label them as halves and not halves.

• Draw your findings.

Discuss/Reflect

• How do you know if your objects are showing halves or not?