Equal Parts - Halves, Thirds, and Fourths

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What are equal parts?

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Equal parts are pieces that are the same size. For example, if you cut a pizza into 4 equal parts, each slice is the same size.

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What is a half?

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A half is one of two equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut an apple into 2 equal pieces, each piece is a half.

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What is a third?

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A third is one of three equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut a cake into 3 equal pieces, each piece is a third.

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What is a fourth?

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A fourth is one of four equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut a chocolate bar into 4 equal pieces, each piece is a fourth.

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How many halves are in a whole?

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There are 2 halves in a whole.

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How many thirds are in a whole?

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There are 3 thirds in a whole.

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How many fourths are in a whole?

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There are 4 fourths in a whole.

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

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They are called halves.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, what are they called?

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They are called thirds.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what are they called?

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They are called fourths.