Partitioning Shapes

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What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

To divide a shape into equal parts.

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How many equal parts are in a shape that is divided into fourths?

Back

4 equal parts.

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What is a half?

Back

One of two equal parts of a whole.

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What is a fourth?

Back

One of four equal parts of a whole.

Front

If a circle is divided into halves, how many parts do we have?

Back

2 equal parts.

Front

What shape can be divided into halves?

Back

A rectangle can be divided into halves.

Front

What shape can be divided into fourths?

Back

A square can be divided into fourths.

Front

What is a column in terms of shapes?

Back

A column goes from up to down.

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What is a row in terms of shapes?

Back

A row goes from left to right.

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If a shape is not partitioned into fourths, what does that mean?

Back

It means the shape is divided into a different number of parts.