Describe Shares Using the Words Halves Thirds and Fourths

How many fourths are shaded? Use the / to write the fraction.

How many thirds are shaded? Use the / to write the fraction.

How many fourths are shaded?

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

How is the circle partitioned?

• one whole

• one half

• one third

• one fourth

How is the square partitioned?

• one whole

• one half

• one third

• one fourth

How is the rectangle partitioned?

• one whole

• one half

• one third

• one fourth

What fraction is shown in this picture?

• One fourth

• One eighth

• One half

• One third

Is this shape divided into thirds?

• Yes because the circle is divided into 3 parts

• No because the shape is not divided into 3 parts

• No because the parts are not the same shape

• No because the shape is not divided into equal parts

Mary ate one slice of pie. How much of the pie is left?

• one fourth

• two fourths

• three fourths

• four fourths

Derek cut a square piece of paper into these shapes.

How many equal parts did he make?

• two equal parts, or halves

• four equal parts, or fourths

• eight equal parts, or eighths

• no equal parts