Halves, Thirds or Fourths?
Each shape is cut into equal shares. Circle halves, thirds or fourths.
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How to do it
- Count the equal shares in the shape.
- 2 is halves, 3 is thirds, 4 is fourths.
- Circle the name.
Teaching tip
Count the pieces, not the lines. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 2.G.A.3.
About this worksheet
Shapes cut into equal shares to name as halves, thirds or fourths.
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, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full equal shares of shapes guide for 2nd grade.
More sheets in this set
- See it all
1. Halves, Thirds and Fourths ChartCircles and rectangles in halves, thirds and fourths, plus equal shares that look different. 
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.