Exploring Halves, Thirds, and Fourths

What does it mean to divide a shape into halves?

• Dividing it into three equal parts

• Dividing it into two equal parts

• Dividing it into four equal parts

• Dividing it without any specific ratio

How can a rectangle be divided into halves?

• By drawing a diagonal line

• By drawing a horizontal line in the middle

• By drawing a vertical line in the middle

• Any of the above

How many equal parts do you have when a shape is divided into halves?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What defines a shape divided into thirds?

• Two equal parts

• Three parts of the same size

• Three parts of different sizes

• Four equal parts

Can a triangle be divided into thirds?

• Only if it's an equilateral triangle

• No, it's impossible

• Yes, but it's tricky

• Yes, easily without any issues

What fraction represents a whole when it's divided into thirds and all parts are combined?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/3

• 1/3

What is the correct way to divide a shape into fourths?

• Two equal parts

• Four parts of different sizes

• Three equal parts

• Four equal parts

Which shape was not used as an example when explaining fourths?

• Triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Square

Which of the following is not a correct way to split a rectangle into fourths?

• One horizontal line

• Two diagonal lines

• One vertical and one horizontal line

• Two horizontal lines

What must be true for parts to be considered equal in fractions?

• They must be on the same side of the shape

• They must be different sizes

• They must be the same size and shape

• They must be the same color