Mastering Halves, Thirds, and Fourths in Math

The video tutorial introduces the concept of fractions, specifically halves, thirds, and fourths. It begins with a relatable example of sharing a cookie with a friend, illustrating how to divide it into equal parts. The tutorial then guides viewers through the process of dividing circles and rectangles into halves, thirds, and fourths, providing a practical understanding of these fractional concepts.

When sharing a cookie with a friend, dividing it equally is an example of creating what?

• Quarters

• Eighths

• Thirds

• Halves

What does it mean to divide something in half?

• Creating three equal parts

• Creating two unequal parts

• Creating four equal parts

• Creating two equal shares

If you divide a rectangle into thirds, how many parts do you have?

• Two parts

• Three parts

• Four parts

• Five parts

What fraction represents dividing an object into four equal parts?

• Halves

• Thirds

• Fourths

• Quarters

What is the practice of dividing circles and rectangles into equal parts called?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Partitioning