Math 2: Food 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:   Eating Fractions.  (also appropriate for a home activity)

Put students in small groups of 2, 3 or 4 (or a number of groups of each size).
Provide students with real food items such as a sandwich or a mini pizza per group.
Pictures of food items may also be used.
Ask students to share the sandwich so that each child in the group receives a "fair share".

Discuss: 
	How did you decide to share your food?
	How many people were in your group?  What is the name for the piece each person received?

Assessment:

Observe how children make a "fair share".
Do students use appropriate language when discussing the pieces i.e half, third, fourth?