Understanding Fractions: Halves and Fourths

Front

What is a half?

Back

A half is one of two equal parts of a whole.

Front

What is a fourth?

Back

A fourth is one of four equal parts of a whole.

Front

If you cut a pie into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

A half.

Front

If you divide a pizza into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

A fourth.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/8 or 1/4?

Back

1/4 is larger.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/2?

Back

1/2 is larger.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/3?

Back

1/2 is larger.

Front

What is 1/2 of a whole?

Back

1/2 is a half of a whole.

Front

Which of the following is a half of a whole: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/3?

Back

1/2.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a non-example of a half: 1/2, 2/4, 3/8, or 4/8?

Back

3/8.