Maths Lesson on Fractions

On Friday 9th November the parents met with Mrs Bell. They discussed a few things related to the trip in the evening first. The children then came into the study room to show parents how maths is taught in Year 3. The learning objectives of using digits to make numbers and learning about fractions was shared.
First the group went over the vocabulary that is used with fractions. The word, 'equal' is very important as the portions have to be equal to be correct fractions. The children folded paper into sections, starting with a whole, leading onto halves, quarters and eighths. It was interesting to watch children making connections e.g they realised that 2 quarters was the same as half, and that one quarter and three quarters make a whole.

The work naturally led to learning about fractions of numbers. Mrs Bell was impressed with the knowledge the children had and all the connections they made. Parents watched and became aware of how one concept can be used to learn other things in maths. Although there was no recording, other than learning how to write basic fractions, there was a lot of new learning going on.
The session finished with the children using digits to make 2 digit numbers. Some children used a systematic approach, whilst others made random numbers. This was not a problem - the next step to progress would be to use a system to become more efficient at maths.
We finished by going over some details for the evening when we start the residential learning at Pendrell Hall.

The children were highly excited, one or two parents were feeling nervous! The bus leaves at 4pm and dinner is at 6.30pm. When Imogen's mum came to pick her up, she was yet to pack!