3rd Grade Partitioning Shapes

Front

What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

To partition a shape means to divide it into equal parts.

Front

What is a third?

Back

A third is one of three equal parts of a whole.

Front

What is a fourth?

Back

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

Front

How many equal parts are in a square that is divided into fourths?

Back

4 equal parts.

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a half.

Front

Is a rectangle partitioned into thirds if it has 3 equal sections?

Back

Yes, it is partitioned into thirds.

Front

What does it mean for parts to be equal?

Back

Equal parts are sections that are the same size.

Front

Can a circle be divided into fourths?

Back

Yes, a circle can be divided into fourths.

Front

If a shape has 4 equal parts, what fraction represents each part?

Back

Each part represents 1/4 of the whole.

Front

What is the total number of parts if a shape is divided into halves and then each half is divided into thirds?

Back

The total number of parts is 6.