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Paper Fraction Shapes
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Paper Fraction Shapes
📐 Part 1: Understanding Unit Fractions
1. What is a unit fraction?
A fraction where the top number is 1
A fraction where the bottom number is 1
Any fraction with equal parts
2. Which of these are unit fractions? (Tick all that apply)
1/2
2/4
1/4
1/3
3. If you cut a pizza into 4 equal pieces, what fraction is ONE piece?
1/2
1/4
4/1
4. Complete this sentence: Unit fractions represent _______ equal parts of a whole.
one
two
many
✂️ Part 2: Creating Paper Fraction Shapes
5. Draw your paper shape before cutting it into fractions:
6. How did you make sure your parts were equal when cutting your shape?
7. If you cut your shape into halves, write the fraction for each piece: _______
8. If you cut your shape into quarters, write the fraction for each piece: _______
9. What happens when you put all the halves back together?
Two halves = _______ + _______ = _______ whole
10. What happens when you put all the quarters back together?
Four quarters = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______ = _______ whole
🎨 Part 3: Reflection
11. Explain why it's important that all parts are equal when making fractions:
12. Name three everyday objects that can be divided into equal parts:
1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
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