Partitioning shapes

Front

What is one-half?

Back

One-half is a fraction that represents one part of something that is divided into two equal parts.

Front

What is one-fourth?

Back

One-fourth is a fraction that represents one part of something that is divided into four equal parts.

Front

What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

To partition a shape means to divide it into smaller parts.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

Front

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

Back

The parts are called halves.

Front

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

Back

The parts are called fourths.

Front

What fraction of a shape is shaded if one out of four equal parts is colored?

Back

One-fourth of the shape is shaded.

Front

What fraction of a shape is shaded if two out of four equal parts are colored?

Back

Two-fourths or one-half of the shape is shaded.

Front

If a shape is divided into three equal parts, what are those parts called?

Back

The parts are called thirds.

Front

What is the difference between equal parts and unequal parts?

Back

Equal parts are the same size, while unequal parts are different sizes.