Equal Parts of Fractions

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🎯 Learning Goal

Today I will learn: Fractions are equal parts of a whole

Success Criteria - I can:

✓ Split a whole into equal parts to make a fraction
✓ Explain what the denominator tells me (how many equal parts)
✓ Explain what the numerator tells me (how many parts are shaded)
✓ Check if a fraction picture is correct by looking at equal parts

📚 Part A: Match the Fraction

Draw lines to match each description to the correct fraction:

1. A rectangle split into 2 equal parts with 1 part shaded

Answer: _______

2. A circle split into 4 equal parts with 1 part shaded

Answer: _______

3. A rectangle split into 3 equal parts with 1 part shaded

Answer: _______

Fractions to choose from: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4

✏️ Part B: Shade the Fractions

Follow the instructions to shade each shape. Remember: the parts must be equal!

4. Draw a rectangle. Split it into 2 equal parts. Shade 1/2.

5. Draw a circle. Split it into 4 equal parts. Shade 1/4.

6. Draw a rectangle. Split it into 3 equal parts. Shade 2/3.

🔍 Part C: Fraction of a Set

7. There are 8 counters. 4 counters are red and 4 counters are blue.

What fraction of the counters are red? _______

8. There are 6 apples. 2 apples are green and 4 apples are red.

What fraction of the apples are green? _______

🤔 Part D: Reasoning Questions

9. Is 2/4 the same as 1/2? Explain using pictures or words.

10. Which is larger: 1/3 or 1/4? Why?

📝 Teacher Answer Section

Part A: 1) 1/2, 2) 1/4, 3) 1/3

Part B: Check drawings show equal parts with correct shading

Part C: 7) 1/2 or 4/8, 8) 1/3 or 2/6

Part D: 9) Yes - both represent half when parts are equal. 10) 1/3 is larger - when wholes are the same size, fewer equal parts means each part is bigger.