Halves, Thirds, Fourths

Front

What is a half?

Back

A half is one of two equal parts of a whole. For example, if you cut a pizza into 2 equal slices, each slice is a half.

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.

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.

Front

How do you write one half as a fraction?

Back

One half is written as 1/2.

Front

How do you write one third as a fraction?

Back

One third is written as 1/3.

Front

How do you write one fourth as a fraction?

Back

One fourth is written as 1/4.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 2 equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Those parts are called halves.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Those parts are called thirds.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

Those parts are called fourths.

Front

What fraction of a whole is 2/4?

Back

2/4 is equal to 1/2.