Halves and Fourths Chart
Equal parts are the same size. 2 equal parts are halves. 4 equal parts are fourths.
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How to do it
- Look at each shape.
- Count the equal parts.
- Say what the blue part is called.
Teaching tip
Cut a sandwich or a tortilla into halves and fourths to match the chart. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 1.G.A.3.
About this chart
Circles, squares and rectangles shown whole, in halves and in fourths.
What kids practice
In first grade, fractions start with shapes. Kids learn that a half is one of two equal parts and a fourth (or quarter) is one of four equal parts. The key word is equal. Two pieces that are different sizes are not halves.
Watch for
- Calling any two pieces halves, even when one is bigger.
- Thinking a fourth is bigger than a half because 4 is bigger than 2.
- Splitting a circle into four parts with lines that don't cross in the middle.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full halves and fourths guide for 1st grade.
