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AC9M2N04Year 2Australian Curriculum v9

Fractions — halves, quarters and eighths

Recognise and describe one-half, one-quarter and one-eighth of shapes and collections using everyday language and visual representations.

9 free games for this standard

Parts of a Whole Match

Memory Match
Yr 1–Yr 2

Parts of a Whole Match

Partitioning & Equal PartsConcept BuilderRepresentation Translator

Flip cards showing shapes with shaded parts and match them to the words (one half, two quarters, etc). A memory game for early fraction language.

Connect visual representations to fraction language

Developing
4 levels

Halves, Quarters & Eighths Sort

Categorisation
Yr 1–Yr 2

Halves, Quarters & Eighths Sort

Partitioning & Equal PartsConcept BuilderPractice Automator

Sort fraction cards into halves, quarters, and eighths piles. Builds instant recognition of common fraction families through a sorting activity.

Sort shapes by the type of partition shown

Developing
4 levels

Piece Counter

Visual Quiz
Yr 1–Yr 2

Piece Counter

Partitioning & Equal PartsConcept Builder

Count the shaded pieces and the total pieces. Which side has more shaded? Visual comparison of simple parts without fraction notation.

Count and compare shaded parts of shapes

Developing
4 levels

Name That Fraction

Visual Quiz
Yr 2–Yr 3

Name That Fraction

Naming & Writing FractionsConcept Builder

See a shape with parts shaded and pick the correct fraction name. Introduces symbolic notation alongside familiar visuals.

Name fractions shown in visual models

Developing
4 levels

Fraction Label Match

Memory Match
Yr 2–Yr 3

Fraction Label Match

Naming & Writing FractionsPractice AutomatorRepresentation Translator

A memory game matching fraction symbols (like 3/4) to their visual models. Strengthens the connection between notation and meaning.

Match fraction symbols to visual representations

Developing
4 levels

Fraction Snap (Simple)

Card Snap
Yr 2–Yr 3

Fraction Snap (Simple)

Naming & Writing FractionsPractice Automator

A beginner snap game with halves, thirds, and quarters only. Match visual cards to their fraction names. Fast and fun.

Recognise common fractions quickly

Developing
4 levels

Quarters Partition

Visual Builder
Yr 1–Yr 2

Quarters Partition

Partitioning & Equal PartsConcept BuilderPractice

Cut shapes into halves, quarters and more. Introduces fraction labels alongside visual partitioning for Year 1-2.

Partition shapes into halves, quarters and thirds

Developing
4 levels

Equal Parts Compare

Visual Quiz
F–Yr 2

Equal Parts Compare

Equivalence & SimplifyingConcept Builder

Compare visual representations of halves, quarters and thirds. Which is bigger? Mostly visual with no fraction notation at early levels.

Compare and order halves, quarters and thirds using visual models

Foundational
4 levels

Unit Fraction Compare

Visual Quiz
Yr 2–Yr 3

Unit Fraction Compare

Comparing & Ordering FractionsConcept BuilderMisconception Buster

Compare unit fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4. Builds the key insight that bigger denominators mean smaller parts.

Compare unit fractions using visual reasoning

Developing
4 levels