Partitioning shapes

Front

What do we call two equal parts of a shape?

Back

Halves

Front

What do we call four equal parts of a shape?

Back

Fourths

Front

If a shape is divided into parts that are not equal, what do we call those parts?

Back

Not equal shares

Front

If you cut a pizza into 2 equal slices, what are those slices called?

Back

Halves

Front

If you cut a cake into 4 equal pieces, what are those pieces called?

Back

Fourths

Front

What is the term for dividing a shape into parts that are the same size?

Back

Equal shares

Front

What is the term for dividing a shape into parts that are different sizes?

Back

Not equal shares

Front

If you have a rectangle and you cut it in half, how many equal parts do you have?

Back

2 equal parts (Halves)

Front

If you have a square and you cut it into 4 equal parts, how many equal parts do you have?

Back

4 equal parts (Fourths)

Front

What do you call it when you divide something into 3 equal parts?

Back

Thirds