Understanding Fractions with Shapes

What is crucial when dividing a shape to represent a fraction?

• The parts must be different sizes.

• The shape must be colorful.

• The parts must be equal.

• The shape must be a circle.

If a circle is divided into four equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/2

What does shading all four parts of a circle divided into quarters represent?

• Half of the circle

• One-fourth of the circle

• Three-fourths of the circle

• The whole circle

What mistake did Keith make when dividing the rectangle into thirds?

• He colored the parts differently.

• He used a circle instead of a rectangle.

• He divided the rectangle into four parts.

• He made the parts unequal in size.

How should a rectangle be divided to correctly show thirds?

• Into three equal parts

• Into two equal parts

• Into five equal parts

• Into four equal parts