Partitioning Rectangles into Same-Sized Squares Using Columns and Rows

This lesson teaches how to partition a rectangle into equal-sized squares using columns and rows. It explains the concepts of columns (vertical) and rows (horizontal) and provides examples of partitioning rectangles into different configurations of rows and columns. The lesson concludes with a summary of the partitioning process.

What does it mean to partition a rectangle?

• To enlarge it

• To fold it

• To separate it into sections

• To color it

How many columns are created when a rectangle is partitioned into 3 rows and 2 columns?

• 5 columns

• 3 columns

• 4 columns

• 2 columns

If a rectangle is divided into 3 rows, how many horizontal lines are drawn?

• 1 line

• 2 lines

• 3 lines

• 4 lines

How many squares are formed when a rectangle is partitioned into 2 rows and 5 columns?

• 8 squares

• 10 squares

• 15 squares

• 12 squares

What is the total number of columns when a rectangle is divided into 2 rows and 5 columns?

• 3 columns

• 4 columns

• 5 columns

• 6 columns

How many vertical lines are needed to create 4 columns in a rectangle?

• 4 lines

• 1 line

• 2 lines

• 3 lines

What is the total number of squares when a rectangle is partitioned into 3 rows and 4 columns?

• 16 squares

• 12 squares

• 10 squares

• 14 squares