Fractions of shapes and sets
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Cut 12 beans or small stones into 2, 3 and 4 equal groups. Write 1/2 of 12, 1/3 of 12 and 1/4 of 12.
1/2 of 12 = 6, 1/3 of 12 = 4, 1/4 of 12 = 3.
2
Draw a square. Cut it into halves in two different ways. Write the fraction under each.
Two drawings, each with 2 equal parts, and 1/2 written under each.
3
Hamza has 10 marbles and gives 1/2 of them to his brother. How many does he keep?
1/2 of 10 = 5, so he keeps 5 marbles.
4
Use the wall to complete: 1/2 = ___/4.
1/2 = 2/4.
5
The picture shows 12 flowers in 4 equal groups. How many flowers are 1/4 of the flowers?
1/4 of 12 = 3 flowers.