FRACTIONS 2
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 2 (Year 2)
Age: 6–7 years (Key Stage 1)
ISBN: 9780721713779
Pages: 36
Overview:
Schofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 2 supports mastery learning in this vital area of mathematics. Aligned with the National Curriculum, it develops pupils' understanding of fractions, laying a foundation for later learning in decimals, percentages, ratio, and proportion.
Features:
- Double-page spreads for each unit: Includes key learning summaries and a progression of activities (Get started, Now you try, Challenge).
- Check-up and Final tests to assess understanding and progress.
- Self-evaluation checklists to encourage independent reflection.
- Glossary of mathematical vocabulary to build confidence.
Topics Covered:
- Finding halves, quarters, and thirds of shapes, sets, lengths, and numbers.
- Writing simple fraction notation.
- Counting in fractions and understanding how they combine into wholes.
- Recognising 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4 turns.
- Understanding the equivalence of 1/2 and 2/4.
- Problem-solving involving fractions.
Additional Resources:
A separate teacher’s guide provides detailed lesson plans, answers, and record-keeping materials. Online answers and downloadable resources are available on the Schofield & Sims website.
Ideal For:
Teachers and parents helping Year 2 pupils develop a solid foundation in fractions and build their confidence in this key mathematical area.