Equal Parts - Halves, Thirds, and Fourths

Front

What are equal parts?

Back

Equal parts are pieces that are the same size. For example, if you cut a pizza into 4 equal parts, each slice is the same size.

Tags

CCSS.3.G.A.2

Front

What is a half?

Back

A half is one of two equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut an apple into 2 equal pieces, each piece is a half.

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3

Front

What is a third?

Back

A third is one of three equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut a cake into 3 equal pieces, each piece is a third.

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.3

Front

What is a fourth?

Back

A fourth is one of four equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut a chocolate bar into 4 equal pieces, each piece is a fourth.

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3

Front

How many halves are in a whole?

Back

There are 2 halves in a whole.

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3

Front

How many thirds are in a whole?

Back

There are 3 thirds in a whole.

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.3

Front

How many fourths are in a whole?

Back

There are 4 fourths in a whole.

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.3

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what are they called?

Back

They are called halves.

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3

Front

If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, what are they called?

Back

They are called thirds.

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.3

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what are they called?

Back

They are called fourths.

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3