Halves and quarters

Half: Being able to recognize and understand that half means dividing something into two equal parts.

Quarter: Understanding that a quarter means dividing something into four equal parts.

  • A half is one of two equal parts that make up a whole.
  • Demonstrate examples of objects divided into halves (e.g., a pizza, a rectangle).
  • Quarters are four equal parts that make up a whole.
  • Show examples of objects divided into quarters (e.g., a pie, a square).

Learn with an example

  • This figure shows 4 unequal parts.
  • It does not show quarters.
  • This figure shows 4 equal parts.
  • It shows quarters.
  • This figure shows 4 equal parts.
  • It shows quarters.
  • This figure shows 4 unequal parts.
  • It does not show quarters.
  • This figure shows 2 equal parts.
  • It shows halves.
  • This figure shows 2 unequal parts.
  • It does not show halves.

Let’s practice!