Make it Equal Partitioning Shapes Activity
Using this Make it Equal Partitioning Shapes Activity, students cut shapes into small parts and then describe them as halves, fourths, or quarters.
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How to teach Fractions
Using this Make it Equal Partitioning Shapes Activity, students cut shapes into small parts and then describe them as halves, fourths, or quarters.
This activity will give students a first look at fractions. They will split shapes into equal parts and then label the given fraction as halves, thirds, or quarters.
Match the partitioned shapes to the fraction it represents. Then, continue practicing to split shapes apart using the practice worksheet.
Other resources to use with this Make it Equal Partitioning Shapes Activity
If you are using this activity, your students are probably learning about fractions.
Use this Pizza For All Equal Parts Fractions Activity as an additional resource for your students.
Introduce this activity by showing students a piece of paper. Next, ask students to share what you call each piece as you fold it into halves and fourths.Then, students complete the activity independently or with a partner. Finally, students find examples of halves and quarters at home or in the classroom.
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