Year 2
Maths
Number and Algebra
AC9M2N07
Fractions: Thirds
Students divide shapes and groups into three equal parts and identify one third.
What You Need to Know
Students divide shapes and groups into three equal parts and identify one third.
Key Concept Diagram
Dividing into 3 equal parts
The fraction 1/3
Writing and reading one third
Thirds in everyday objects
Key Vocabulary
third
one of three equal parts of a whole
equal parts
parts that are exactly the same size
numerator
the top number in a fraction
denominator
the bottom number in a fraction — the total equal parts
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
A pizza is cut into 3 equal slices. What fraction is one slice?
Question 2
Which shape is divided into thirds?
Question 3
There are 9 apples. One third of 9 is?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Dividing into 3 equal parts
- ●The fraction 1/3
- ●Writing and reading one third
- ●Thirds in everyday objects