★Halves, Thirds, and Fourths
Grade 2 Math Worksheet
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Circle how many equal parts: halves, thirds, or fourths.
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About this worksheet
Fractions start with equal shares. A shape split into two equal parts shows halves, into three equal parts shows thirds, and into four equal parts shows fourths, which are also called quarters. What matters is that the parts are equal in size: two unequal pieces are not halves. This worksheet shows six shapes, each cut into equal parts with some of the parts shaded, and your child circles whether the parts are halves, thirds or fourths.
The shaded parts are only there to look at, since the name comes from the number of equal parts in the whole shape. Ask your child to count all the parts, shaded or not, before choosing a word, and to say why a shape with unequal pieces would not show halves, thirds or fourths at all.
What your child will learn
- Name equal parts as halves, thirds or fourths
- Count all the equal parts in a whole
- Know that shaded and unshaded parts are all counted
Common Core standard: 2.G.A.3
Worked example
A circle cut into four equal parts shows fourths, even when only one part is shaded.
Common mistake
Counting only the shaded parts, so that a circle with one of four parts shaded is called a whole.
Helpful hint
Count every equal part in the shape.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with halves, thirds, and fourths?
Counting only the shaded parts, so that a circle with one of four parts shaded is called a whole.
How can I help my child with halves, thirds, and fourths?
Count every equal part in the shape.
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