Partitioning Shapes

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What does it mean to partition a shape?

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To divide a shape into smaller parts.

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What are equal parts?

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Parts that are the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what do we call each part?

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Half.

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Can a shape be partitioned into more than 2 equal parts?

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Yes, a shape can be divided into many equal parts.

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What is an example of a shape that can be partitioned?

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A circle can be partitioned into equal slices like a pizza.

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts, what shape are the parts?

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The parts are smaller rectangles.

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What do we call it when parts are not the same size?

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Unequal parts.

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How can we check if parts are equal?

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By measuring the size of each part.

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What is a common shape used to teach partitioning?

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A square.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, what is each part called?

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One third.