ATHS LEARNING
Make equal groups – grouping
This book aligns with White Rose Maths Year 2 Multiplication and division Step 7. Make equal groups – grouping
CLASSROOM LEARNING
Children are learning to connect their understanding of equal groups to division. They focus on grouping objects into specif ic amounts rather than sharing them equally. They also encounter the division symbol for the f irst time. In this book, children will see various examples of grouping in the games and rides at the fair.
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SUPPORTING CHILDREN
Children may need extra support to understand that grouping is dif ferent from sharing. Grouping involves placing objects into specif ic-sized groups, while sharing means dividing objects into equal groups. You can help children by using everyday items to demonstrate these concepts.
Series
Editor: MK Connolly
Written by Emm Finl yson�P lmer
Illustr ted
by
Lis Hunt
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Ember is a dragon from Moon Tail Island. Dragons can only be seen by those who truly believe in them.
Nadia and Omar are friends with Ember.
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Nini, the children’s gran
Mrs McKinley, who lives next door
Polygon (Poly)
Nini and the children were at the fair. Mrs McKinley and Poly had come along with them.
The children couldn’t wait to get on the rides.
‘Ember is coming to meet us,’ Nadia whispered to Omar. ‘She’s going to love the fair!’
‘I’ll keep a look out for her,’ said Omar.
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When they entered the fair, Omar turned to Nadia. ‘Look over there,’ he said. ‘It’s Ember!’ Ember was spinning around on one of the rides.
Dragon?
‘Dragon!’ squawked Poly.
Mrs McKinley stroked Poly’s head. ‘Yes, Poly, we’ll go on the dragon ride later,’ she said.
When the ride came back round, Ember was gone.
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Developing talk and vocabulary
Talking with children about maths concepts can help deepen their understanding and grow their mathematical skills. Children also benef it from hearing and using key maths vocabulary in multiple contexts. Some suggestions to support children in learning through talk have been included in this story.
Key maths words and phrases
The following words and phrases are highlighted in bold in the book.
equal ADJECTIVE (pages 11, 15) equals, equalling, equalled
To equal something is to be the same in amount, size or value.
group VERB (pages 7, 8, 10, 15) groups, grouping, grouped
To group people or things is to make them into a group.
Phrase equal groups
Other useful words to talk about
challenge VERB (page 7) challenges, challenging, challenged
To challenge someone is to demand that they perform some feat or take part in a f ight.
familiar ADJECTIVE (page 18) knowing something well
· Are you familiar with the legend of Robin Hood?
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patient ADJECTIVE (page 14)
able to wait a long time without getting anxious or angry
peer VERB (page 8) peers, peering, peered
To peer at something or someone is to look at them closely with dif f iculty.
share VERB (pages 15, 18, 23) shares, sharing, shared To share something, or share it out, is to divide it between people or things.
stall NOUN (pages 9, 10, 22, 24) stalls a table or stand where things are sold, usually in the open air
· We’re running an ice cream stall at the summer fair.
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The
Emma Finlayson-Palmer
Written by Emma Finlayson-Palmer
Illustrated by Lisa Hunt Series Editor MK Connolly
