Partioning Shapes in First Grade

Front

What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

To partition a shape means to divide it into equal parts.

Front

What is a fourth?

Back

A fourth is one of four equal parts of a whole.

Front

How many fourths are in a whole?

Back

There are 4 fourths in a whole.

Front

If you have a pizza and cut it into fourths, how many pieces do you have?

Back

You have 4 pieces.

Front

What shape can be divided into equal parts?

Back

Shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles can be divided into equal parts.

Front

What does it mean for parts to be equal?

Back

Equal parts are the same size and shape.

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what is this called?

Back

This is called halves.

Front

How can you share a shape with a friend?

Back

You can partition the shape into equal parts so both have the same amount.

Front

What is the term for dividing something into 3 equal parts?

Back

This is called thirds.

Front

If a shape has 4 equal parts, what fraction represents each part?

Back

Each part represents one-fourth.