Halves, Thirds and Fourths Chart
Equal shares are the same size. Name them by how many there are.
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How to do it
- Look at each row.
- Count the equal shares.
- Read the name for them.
Teaching tip
Ask "which is bigger, a half or a fourth of the same pizza?" This sheet is aligned with Common Core 2.G.A.3.
About this chart
Circles and rectangles in halves, thirds and fourths, plus equal shares that look different.
What kids practice
Second graders split circles and rectangles into 2, 3 or 4 equal shares and name them halves, thirds and fourths. They learn that equal shares of the same shape don't have to look the same, and they split rectangles into rows and columns of same-size squares and count them. This is the start of fractions.
Watch for
- Calling any 2 pieces halves, even when they are not the same size.
- Thinking more shares means bigger shares. A fourth is smaller than a half.
- Drawing rows and columns that are not straight, so the squares are different sizes.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full equal shares of shapes guide for 2nd grade.
More sheets in this set
2. Halves, Thirds or Fourths?Shapes cut into equal shares to name as halves, thirds or fourths.
3. Split into Equal SharesDraw lines to split circles, squares and rectangles into 2, 3 or 4 equal shares.
4. Rows and Columns of SquaresSplit rectangles into rows and columns of same-size squares and count them.