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Subject: Mathematics
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 5
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 5
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 5, Period 1
Topic: Comparing Parts of a Whole (Introduction to Fractions)
Sub-topic: Halves, thirds, fourths
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Understand the concept of a whole
• Compare halves, thirds, and fourths
• Visualize fractions using objects and charts
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to divide groups into equal parts.
Instructional Materials
Mathematics textbook for Grade 2
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher shows a loaf of bread. Teacher asks: “If I share this bread equally between 2 people, what part will each person get?” Learners respond: half.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
A whole means one complete object. Fractions are equal parts of a whole. Half (½) means dividing a whole into 2 equal parts. Third (⅓) means dividing into 3 equal parts. Fourth (¼) means dividing into 4 equal parts. Example: A circle divided into 2 equal parts = halves. A rectangle divided into 4 equal parts = fourths. Comparing: ½ is bigger than ¼ because half is more than a quarter.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
Learners fold paper into halves, thirds, and fourths. Learners use fruits or bread slices to demonstrate fractions. Learners color fraction charts to show equal parts.
Assessment Checks:
What does a whole mean? What is half of a loaf of bread? Which is bigger: ½ or ¼?
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
Fractions are parts of a whole. Halves, thirds, and fourths show how many equal parts something is divided into.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: A whole means one. Fractions are equal parts of a whole. We can have halves, thirds, and fourths.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Shade ½ of a rectangle. Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
At home, cut a fruit into halves or quarters and show your family.
Follow-up Activity:
Practice drawing and shading fractions in exercise books.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use food and paper folding for kinesthetic learners. Use charts and drawings for visual learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low