Understanding Fractions and Parts

Mrs. Walker teaches students how to partition circles and rectangles into equal parts, such as halves, thirds, and fourths. The lesson includes identifying shaded areas and completing shapes to form whole units. Students are encouraged to use a dry erase board for practice and are guided through various examples to reinforce their understanding. The video concludes with instructions for independent practice.

What does it mean to partition a shape?

• To erase it

• To divide it into equal parts

• To fold it

• To color it

What materials are needed for the lesson?

• Pencil and paper

• Calculator

• Ruler

• Dry erase board

How many halves make a whole circle?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

If a circle is divided into two parts, what is each part called?

• Quarter

• Third

• Whole

• Half

How many thirds make a whole rectangle?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

If a rectangle is divided into three parts, what is each part called?

• Whole

• Half

• Third

• Quarter

How many fourths make a whole square?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

If a square is divided into four parts, what is each part called?

• Whole

• Half

• Third

• Quarter

How many parts are shaded if a shape is divided into two parts and one is shaded?

• Two thirds

• One third

• Two halves

• One half

If a shape is divided into four parts and two are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

• Four fourths

• Two fourths

• Three fourths

• One fourth