Halves, Thirds and Fourths

Front

What is a half?

Back

A half is one of two equal parts of a whole.

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

If you cut a pizza into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a half.

Front

If you cut a cake into 3 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a third.

Front

If you cut a chocolate bar into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a fourth.

Front

Is this shape divided into equal parts? (Show a shape divided into unequal parts)

Back

No, the parts are not equal.

Front

Is this shape divided into equal parts? (Show a shape divided into equal parts)

Back

Yes, the parts are equal.

Front

How many equal parts are in a whole if it is divided into halves?

Back

2 equal parts.

Front

How many equal parts are in a whole if it is divided into thirds?

Back

3 equal parts.