๐ Topic Summary
Understanding fractions starts with dividing things equally. A half means splitting something into two equal parts. Think of sharing a cookie with a friend โ you each get a half! A quarter means splitting something into four equal parts. Imagine cutting a pizza into four slices โ each slice is a quarter of the pizza. This worksheet will help you identify halves and quarters in different shapes and objects!
๐๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Half |
a. One of four equal parts |
| 2. Quarter |
b. The whole amount |
| 3. Equal Parts |
c. One of two equal parts |
| 4. Fraction |
d. Parts that are the same size |
| 5. Whole |
e. A number that represents part of a whole |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words: half, quarter, equal, whole.
When we divide a pizza into two ______ parts, each part is called a ______. If we divide the same pizza into four ______ parts, each part is called a ______. Together, all the parts make up the ______ pizza.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have a chocolate bar. How would you share it fairly with three of your friends so that each of you gets an equal portion? Explain your answer.