Partioning Shapes in First Grade

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What is partitioning?

Back

Partitioning is dividing a shape into equal parts.

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What does it mean to divide a shape into fourths?

Back

Dividing a shape into fourths means splitting it into 4 equal parts.

Front

How many equal parts are in one whole?

Back

One whole can be divided into many equal parts, such as halves, thirds, or fourths.

Front

If you have a pizza and cut it into 4 equal slices, what is each slice called?

Back

Each slice is called a fourth.

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What shape can be divided into halves?

Back

A rectangle can be divided into halves.

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If a shape is divided into three equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Those parts are called thirds.

Front

How can you share a piece of paper equally with a friend?

Back

You can fold the paper in half to share it equally.

Front

Which shape is divided into fourths? A square or a circle?

Back

Both a square and a circle can be divided into fourths.

Front

What is one half of a shape?

Back

One half means dividing the shape into 2 equal parts.

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If you color one fourth of a shape, how much of the shape is left uncolored?

Back

Three fourths of the shape is left uncolored.