We are continuing our exploration of fractions. I thought it might be interesting to see how we could represent unit fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4 etc) using one of our favourite learning tools - Lego!
So we started off gently. Let's have a look at 1/2...
Then 1/3...
Yep - that was pretty much what I was expecting.
So I asked, "Can you do it another way?"
Never fails...
Here is what 1/2 could look like:
Or this...
Or this...
And 1/3:
And...
And from that, a student worked out 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5...
Yes, I know, we went beyond the Australian Curriculum requirements for Year 2 - but how do you stop the kids when they are on a roll and obviously know what they are doing?
My students LOVE working with Lego's, and the concept of fractions is so difficult for them to understand! I love the idea of connecting something that is difficult for them with something that they love! It is also so gratifying when they not only understand the difficult concept, but when they also go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you for sharing!
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