Partitioning into Halves or Fourths

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What does it mean to partition a shape into halves?

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To divide a shape into two equal parts.

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What does it mean to partition a shape into fourths?

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To divide a shape into four equal parts.

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If a circle is divided into two equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Halves.

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If a square is divided into four equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Fourths.

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Can a shape be partitioned into equal parts?

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Yes, if all parts are the same size.

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What is an example of a shape partitioned into halves?

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A rectangle cut down the middle.

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What is an example of a shape partitioned into fourths?

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A pizza cut into four equal slices.

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Is a shape with one part larger than the other in equal parts?

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No.

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How can you check if a shape is partitioned into equal parts?

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By measuring each part to see if they are the same size.

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What do we call the two equal parts of a whole?

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Halves.