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Partitioning Shapes Worksheet

Circles, squares, and rectangles are divided into halves and fourths and colored according to fractional directions, with a labeled solution page.
Grades
Grades 1–3, Elementary
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Updated Jul 11, 2021

Subject
Math, Fractions
Topic
equal parts worksheets for first grade, partitioning shapes
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This Partitioning Shapes Worksheet is a great way for students to practice partitioning circles, squares, and rectangles into halves and fourths. This is a skill that is essential for students to master and this worksheet is a great way for them to practice.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Partition a shape into equal halves or fourths

  • Represent a named fraction by coloring equal regions

  • Relate quarters and halves to one whole

Teaching tips

  • Fold paper versions of the shapes before drawing partition lines.

  • Ask learners to explain why unequal pieces cannot be called halves or fourths.

Skills covered

  • Fractional partitioning — shapes are separated into equal shares.

  • Fraction representation — coloring identifies specified parts.

  • Shape comparison — the same fraction is shown in different figures.

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Core concepts

  • Partitioning shapes

  • Halves and fourths

  • Equal shares

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