Geometry and Fractional Parts · Geometry

Introduction to Fractions

Partitioning circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important that shares are equal when we divide a shape?
  2. 2How does the size of a share change when we divide a shape into more pieces?
  3. 3Why do we use the words halves and quarters to describe parts of a whole?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.G.A.3
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry and Fractional Parts
Period: Geometry

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