Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Halves & Quarters of Shapes
Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares and describe them using the words halves, fourths, and quarters
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is beginning to understand fractions by dividing shapes and objects into equal parts, learning to recognize and write simple fractions like halves, quarters, and thirds.
Evidence of understanding
- Divide a circle into two equal halves
- Divide a rectangle into four equal quarters
- Describe the whole as 'two halves' or 'four quarters'
Assessment prompt
If you give Halves & Quarters of Shapes a round pizza or a rectangular chocolate bar, can they divide it into four equal pieces and tell you each piece is called a quarter or a fourth?
Standards alignment
1.G.3US · ccss-math
Partition circles and rectangles
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 1