Introduce fractions in a visual and relatable way with our Pizza Fractions Look & Write PowerPoint. This interactive resource helps students identify and write fractions of a whole by looking at missing pieces of pizza - making early fraction concepts fun and easy to understand.

Each slide displays a pizza with a missing section. Students determine what fraction is missing, write it down using a whiteboard, paper or book, and then check their answer on the following slide. It’s a great tool for reinforcing parts of a whole and building confidence with simple fractions.

Pizza Fractions Look & Write PowerPoint is perfect for warm-ups, fraction introduction lessons, or small group support when exploring equal parts and real-world fraction contexts.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify fractions of a whole using visual representations
• ✅ Write simple fractions to describe missing parts
• ✅ Develop understanding of numerator and denominator in context

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint with 10 pizza fraction slides
• Each sequence follows the LOOK - WRITE - CHECK format
• WRITE slides can be removed to run the activity orally

Materials Needed:

• Interactive whiteboard or device capable of running PowerPoint
• Optional: small whiteboards to use for extra hands-on learning

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint on your interactive whiteboard or device.
2. Display a slide showing a pizza with one or more slices missing.
3. Students write the fraction that represents the missing part.
4. Click to reveal the correct fraction and discuss how it was worked out.
5. Repeat with other examples to reinforce visual understanding of fractions.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during your fractions unit to introduce parts of a whole
• 💡 Include in maths rotations with a focus on visual learning
• 💡 Pair with fraction manipulatives or cut-out pizza templates
• 💡 Run orally in small groups or partner talk by removing the WRITE slide
• 💡 Extend the activity by asking students to write the fraction that has been eaten as well

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use small whiteboards for fast, flexible recording of answers
• 💛 Reinforce vocabulary like “whole,” “part,” “numerator,” and “denominator” during discussion
• 💛 Encourage students to draw their own pizza fractions to check or demonstrate understanding

Pizza Fractions Look & Write PowerPoint is a fun and practical way to explore early fraction concepts - helping students connect visuals to numerical representations in a meaningful way.