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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Fractions
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring Fractions Through Pizzas!

Objective

This lesson aims to introduce Year 3 students to the concept of fractions using a fun and familiar context: pizza! By the end of this lesson, students will understand the basic idea of fractions as parts of a whole.

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Hook: The Pizza Party Surprise!

Teacher: "Good morning, class! Today, I have a surprise for you!"

As the students settle down, the teacher unveils a large, delicious-looking pizza displayed in front of the classroom.

Tasty Fraction Discussion

Teacher: "Who here loves pizza? Would you believe that we can learn about fractions using this pizza? But first, I need a volunteer to help me slice it!"

1. Invite a Student to Cut the Pizza:

   • As you prepare to cut the pizza, encourage the students to think about how many slices they want.
   • Ask them questions like, "If we want to share this pizza with 4 friends, how many slices should I cut?"

2. Engage Them with Questions:

   • Once the pizza is cut, hold up a slice.
   • Ask:
     • "What part of the whole pizza is this slice?"
     • "If we have 8 slices in total and I gave away 2 slices, how many slices are left? What fraction of the pizza remains?"

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Activity: Create Your Own Fraction Pizza!

Materials Needed:

• Paper plates
• Coloured crayons or markers
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Give each student a paper plate to represent their pizza.
2. Instruct them to divide their plate into several sections (slices) using lines.
3. Ask them to colour or draw toppings on different slices and label the fractions they created (e.g., “3 out of 8 slices have pepperoni”).
4. Have students share their creations and the fractions represented.

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Conclusion: Sharing the Pizza and Understanding Fractions

Teacher: "Just like we shared our pizza, fractions help us understand parts of a whole! Remember, every slice of pizza is a fraction of the total pizza."

Encourage the students to think about other items that can be divided into fractions, such as cakes, pies, or cakes!

Guided Questions for Reflection:

• What are some things at home you can divide into parts?
• Can you think of a situation where you had to share something equally with your friends?

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Assessment of Understanding

To wrap up the lesson, ask students to complete a quick worksheet where they identify fractions from illustrations (like pizza, cakes, and fruit) and label them.

By making fractions tangible and relevant through a fun pizza theme, students can better grasp the concept of fractions and develop a love for the subject!