Partitioning Shapes

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction shows how many parts of a whole we have. It is written with two numbers, one on top (numerator) and one on the bottom (denominator).

Front

What does 'one-half' mean?

Back

'One-half' means that something is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

Front

What does 'one-fourth' mean?

Back

'One-fourth' means that something is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

Front

How many equal parts does a whole pizza have if it is divided into thirds?

Back

3 equal parts.

Front

What is the total number of parts in a shape divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

4 equal parts.

Front

If a shape has 2 equal parts, what fraction of the shape is each part?

Back

Each part is one-half.

Front

Can a shape have equal parts and still not be a fraction?

Back

No, equal parts always represent fractions.

Front

What does it mean if a shape is divided into 3 equal parts?

Back

It means each part is one-third of the whole shape.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 slices, how many slices do you need to make a whole pizza?

Back

You need all 4 slices.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

One-fourth.