KS2 Maths: Fractions, Geometry, and Recall with Flipcards
Concrete‑to‑pictorial‑to‑abstract explanations, colourful visuals, and retrieval drills for fractions, multiplication, and shape.
Fractions Made Visual
Start with fraction circles and bars (1/2, 1/3, 1/4). Show equivalence by splitting/merging segments (e.g., 2/4 = 1/2). Move to number line placement.
Quick check: Place 3/4 on a number line; show two fractions equivalent to 3/6.
Times Tables: From Patterns to Fluency
Use arrays and skip‑counting to reveal structure (5s end with 0/5; 9s finger trick). Flipcards interleave facts to build speed. Short daily drills beat cramming.
Shapes and Properties
Identify triangles (equilateral/isosceles/scalene), quadrilaterals, and 3D solids. Use colour for angles/edges, not decoration.
Misconceptions: confusing perimeter (around) with area (cover).
Worked Examples
Word problem: A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. You eat 3. What fraction remains? → 5/8. Multiplication: 6×7 using arrays and doubling strategies.
Useful Videos
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