Colour Halves, Thirds & Fourths – Fractions Worksheet

Partitioned figures are labelled as halves, thirds, or fourths, extending visual fraction recognition across two-, three-, and four-part wholes.
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Grades 1–3
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Updated Jul 31, 2021

Subject
Fractions, Math
Topic
Colour the Fraction Worksheet
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This worksheet is a great way for students to learn about fractions. By shading templates to represent fractions visually, students can see what fractions look like. They can then write a fraction. This is a great way for teachers to introduce fractions to their students.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Differentiate two-, three-, and four-part partitions

  • Apply fraction vocabulary to varied shape models

Teaching tips

  • Ask learners to state the denominator implied by the equal-part count before writing the fraction word. Move from naming fractions to shading them with this halves and fourths worksheet.

Skills covered

  • Visual fractions — Read equal partitions in shape models

  • Mathematical vocabulary — Name halves, thirds, and fourths accurately

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Core concepts

  • Halves and thirds

  • Fourths

  • Fraction shapes

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