Year 1
Maths
Number and Algebra
AC9M1N04
Halving
Learn how to split a number into two equal parts.
What You Need to Know
Learn how to split a number into two equal parts.
Key Concept Diagram
Halving means splitting into two equal groups
Half of 4 is 2 because 2 + 2 = 4
Halving is the opposite of doubling
We use halving when we share equally between 2
Key Vocabulary
half
one of two equal parts
equal
exactly the same amount
split
to divide into parts
fair share
each person gets the same
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
What is half of 6?
Question 2
Sam has 8 grapes and shares them equally with a friend. How many each?
Question 3
Which shows half of 10?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Halving means splitting into two equal groups
- ●Half of 4 is 2 because 2 + 2 = 4
- ●Halving is the opposite of doubling
- ●We use halving when we share equally between 2