Math 2: Folding Fractions

Learning Outcomes

Students will identify simple fractions (one half, one third, one fourth) using models
Students will explore the concept of a fraction as a "fair share".

Activity: 

Provide students with paper shapes suitable for folding, include a triangle, rectangle, square and circle.

Ask students to fold their shapes to provide a "fair share" for two, three and four people.

As students work discuss the terms:
	half = two equal pieces
	thirds = three equal pieces
	fourths/quarters = four equal pieces.

Ask students to colour 
	one-half
	one-third
	one-fourth 
of their shapes.

Assessment -
Observe which students are able to relate a "fair share" to equal size pieces.  
Can students use the appropriate language to describe one piece of their shapes?
For more advanced children:
	Discuss which shapes are easiest to fold into halves, thirds, or fourths.  Why?