Split shapes into equal parts — halves are 2 equal parts, quarters are 4!
When we split a shape into EQUAL parts, each part has a special name. Two equal parts = HALVES (each part is one-half or 1/2). Four equal parts = QUARTERS or FOURTHS (each part is one-quarter or 1/4). The parts MUST be equal — the same size!
Splitting a pizza into halves:
One whole pizza split into 2 equal parts. Each part is ONE HALF!
WHOLE pie: 1 piece 🥧 Cut in HALF (÷2): 2 equal pieces — each is 1/2 Cut into QUARTERS (÷4): 4 equal pieces — each is 1/4 Each quarter is smaller than each half!
Halves (2 equal parts)
Quarters (4 equal parts)
More parts = smaller parts! A quarter is smaller than a half.
The parts MUST be equal! An unequal split is NOT a half or quarter.
A sandwich is cut into 4 EQUAL pieces. What is each piece called?
Remember This!
When you share a cookie fairly with 1 friend, you each get a HALF. When you share with 3 friends (4 people total), you each get a QUARTER!