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If something is halved it is divided into two equally sized parts.

Year 1 Fractions - Halves

In KS1 Maths, a half means two equal parts. We split shapes, sets, or numbers into two, then check both parts match exactly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Colour half of a rectangle. Check both coloured and uncoloured parts are equal.

In KS1 Maths, a fraction shows equal parts of a whole. A half is one of two equal parts, written as 1/2. Practise fair sharing and quick splits, then try our Division Game to see how halving links to sharing into two equal groups.

Key Terms

Fraction: A way to show equal parts of a whole, like halves or quarters.
Half (1/2): One of two equal parts of a shape, set, or number.
Equal parts: Parts that are exactly the same size or amount.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a half in Year 1 maths?

A half is one of two equal parts. If a pizza is cut into two same-size pieces, each piece is a half.

How do I check if I have coloured half a shape?

Fold or imagine a fold down the middle. If the coloured and uncoloured parts match exactly, you have coloured a half.

Can I find half of a number in Year 1?

Yes. Share the items into two equal groups. If each group has the same amount, that amount is half of the number.

Try These Related Quizzes

Question 1

Yes, there is a line down the middle

Yes, it has been shared between two people

Yes, there are two pieces

No, the two pieces aren’t the same size

Halves of a shape must be identical

Question 2

12 ÷ 2 = 6, so half of 12 is 6

Question 3

Half of 10 is 5, half of 8 is 4. 5 + 4 = 9

Question 4

Cut it into 4 slices

Cut it into 2 equal parts

Share it with some friends

Eat some quickly

The two halves should be exactly the same size

Question 5

Cut some out

Share them into two equal groups

Put them into 4 piles

Put them in a bag

Each group should have exactly the same number of stars

Question 6

Sharing 20 into two equal groups would give 10 in each group

Question 7

Half of 14 is 7

Question 8

Using half of the eggs would be the same as using one box only

Question 9

Subtracting 2

Adding 2

Multiplying by 2

Dividing by 2

Halving means sharing into 2 equal groups or parts

Question 10

10 shared into 2 equal groups gives 5 in each group, so half of 10 is 5

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fractions

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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