Fractions – An Introduction | 45-Slide KS1 & KS2 Maths PowerPoint

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Fractions – An Introduction | 45-Slide Maths PowerPoint

Introduce fractions in a clear, colourful and child-friendly way with this comprehensive 45-slide Fractions PowerPoint.

Designed to build understanding step by step, this visual maths resource begins with the idea of a whole and the importance of dividing wholes into equal parts. Children are then introduced to familiar fractions including one half, one third and one quarter, using accessible examples such as pizzas, apples, cakes, chocolate bars and shapes.

Suitable for UK and US classrooms, with both UK and US fraction terminology introduced, including quarter/fourth.

As their understanding develops, pupils learn how fractions are written and read and explore the important roles of the numerator and denominator. They then apply their knowledge to identify fractions of shapes and groups of objects before progressing to finding simple fractions of numbers.

Throughout the presentation, colourful diagrams and practical examples help make abstract fraction concepts easier to understand. Quick Challenges, Fraction Detective activities, Remember sections and Top Tips provide regular opportunities to check understanding and encourage mathematical discussion.

Topics include:

• What is a fraction?
• Wholes and equal parts
• Recognising equal and unequal parts
• One half (½)
• One third (⅓)
• One quarter (¼)
• Quarter and fourth terminology
• Numerators and denominators
• How to read fractions
• Fractions with more than one part
• Fractions of shapes
• Identifying fractions from shaded diagrams
• Fractions of groups and sets of objects
• Finding a fraction of a number
• Finding halves by dividing by 2
• Finding thirds by dividing by 3
• Finding quarters by dividing by 4
• Introductory equivalent-fraction awareness
• Quick challenges and recap questions

Perfect for:

Whole-class maths teaching, interactive whiteboard lessons, introducing fractions, revisiting prior learning, maths starters, revision and reinforcing key fraction vocabulary and concepts.

The bright, engaging visuals provide children with concrete representations of fractions while the carefully structured progression helps teachers move from simple fraction recognition towards applying that understanding to groups and numbers.

A ready-to-use fractions lesson resource packed with teaching material, visual examples and built-in opportunities for assessment and discussion.

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