Half (1/2) Number Work Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan for Number Work

Subject: Number Work

Class: Kindergarten

Term: Second Term

Week: 8

Age: 5 Years

Topic: Fraction – Half (1/2)

Sub-Topic: Understanding the Concept of Half

Duration: 45 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define a fraction as part of a whole.
2. Describe half (1/2) as dividing something into two equal parts.
3. Identify objects or food items that can be divided into halves.
4. Draw and colour objects divided into halves.
5. Match halves with their corresponding whole objects.

Keywords:

• Fraction
• Half
• Equal parts
• Divide

Set Induction

The teacher shows an orange and asks the pupils, “If I share this orange equally between two people, how much will each person get?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with numbers and basic counting and can identify simple shapes and objects.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Real food items (orange, cake, tomato)
• Paper for folding and cutting
• Chart showing objects divided into halves
• Crayons
• Knife (for teacher use only)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils to recall times they shared food or toys equally with a friend or sibling.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Creativity and Imagination

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Kindergarten Mathematics Workbook

Instructional Materials

• Food items (orange, tomato, cake)
• Paper and crayons
• Chart with illustrations of halves

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Fraction: A fraction is a part of a whole.
2. Half (1/2): Half is one of two equal parts of a whole.
3. Examples of objects that can be divided into halves:
   • An orange
   • A cake
   • A piece of paper
   • A tomato

Examples

1. Cutting an orange into two equal parts.
2. Dividing a piece of cake equally for two people.
3. Folding a piece of paper into two equal halves.
4. Colouring one-half of a circle.
5. Matching one-half of an apple with its whole.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of a fraction as a part of a whole.
2. Demonstrate dividing an orange and a cake into two equal halves.
3. Display a chart with pictures of objects divided into halves.
4. Guide pupils in drawing and colouring objects split into halves.
5. Assist pupils in matching halves with their corresponding wholes.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the explanation of fractions and halves.
2. Watch the teacher demonstrate dividing objects into halves.
3. Draw shapes (e.g., a circle) and colour one-half.
4. Participate in matching exercises using pictures of halves and wholes.
5. Discuss other objects they can divide into halves.

Class Activity Discussion

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Q: What is a fraction?
   A: A fraction is a part of a whole.
2. Q: What does half mean?
   A: Half means dividing something into two equal parts.
3. Q: How do you write half as a fraction?
   A: 1/2.
4. Q: Can you divide an orange into halves?
   A: Yes.
5. Q: What happens when you fold a piece of paper into two equal parts?
   A: You get two halves.
6. Q: Is half of a tomato smaller or bigger than the whole tomato?
   A: Smaller.
7. Q: What is an example of a fraction?
   A: Half (1/2).
8. Q: Can a cake be divided into halves?
   A: Yes.
9. Q: How do we share equally between two people?
   A: By dividing into halves.
10. Q: What do we call one of two equal parts?
    A: A half.
11. Q: Can a pencil be divided into halves?
    A: Yes, but it won’t be useful anymore.
12. Q: How can you make halves with crayons?
    A: By breaking them into two equal parts.
13. Q: Is half always equal?
    A: Yes, it must be equal.
14. Q: What is one-half of an apple called?
    A: A half.
15. Q: Can you divide a toy car into halves?
    A: No, because it will break.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. A fraction is a part of a ____.
   a) whole b) toy c) number d) shape
2. Half means dividing into __ equal parts.
   a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 5
3. Half of a cake is written as __.
   a) 2/2 b) 1/2 c) 3/2 d) 4/2
4. Which of these can be divided into halves?
   a) Tomato b) Ball c) Chair d) Toy car
5. Half of a circle is called a ____.
   a) whole b) fraction c) semicircle d) square
6. Half of an orange is __ of the orange.
   a) one part b) two parts c) four parts d) six parts
7. How many halves make a whole?
   a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
8. Dividing into halves means sharing ____.
   a) equally b) unequally c) randomly d) separately
9. If you cut a piece of paper in half, you get __ parts.
   a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
10. Half of a pizza is written as __.
    a) 1/2 b) 2/2 c) 3/2 d) 4/2

Assessment

1. Define a fraction.
2. What does half mean?
3. Name three objects that can be divided into halves.
4. Draw a rectangle and colour one-half.
5. Write 1/2 as a word.
6. How many halves make a whole?
7. Divide a circle into halves.
8. Name one fruit you can cut into halves.
9. What is the fraction for half of a cake?
10. Colour half of a square.

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to mark pupils’ work, provides corrections, and praises pupils for their effort.

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