Identifying halves, thirds and quarters of shape

In this lesson, we will divide squares into equal parts and identify one half, quarter or third of the square.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image.

1/3

Q2.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image.

2/3

Q3.What does the 2 in 1/2 referred to?

3/3

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image.

1/3

Q2.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image.

2/3

Q3.What does the 2 in 1/2 referred to?

3/3

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Worksheet

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Identifying halves, thirds and quarters of shape

Please read the questions and select the appropriate answers.

Q1.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

1/3

Q2.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

2/3

Q3.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

3/3

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Identifying halves, thirds and quarters of shape

Please read the questions and select the appropriate answers.

Q1.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

1/3

Q2.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

2/3

Q3.What fraction of the shape is shaded?
Look at the image below.

3/3

Lesson summary: Identifying halves, thirds and quarters of shape

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