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Fractions: Halves, Quarters, Eighths

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Fractions: Halves, Quarters, Eighths

Look carefully at equal parts. Choose, match, or write the answer for each question.

Recognising fractions

1.Which pictures show a whole split into halves? Choose all that are correct.
  • A rectangle split into 2 equal parts
  • A circle split into 3 equal parts
  • A square split into 2 equal parts
  • A triangle split into 4 equal parts
2.One piece is taken from a whole divided into 4 equal pieces. Which fraction is that?
  • 1/2
  • 1/4
  • 1/8
  • 4/1
3.Which unit fraction is smallest?
  • 1/2
  • 1/4
  • 1/8
4.How many eighths have the same value as one quarter?
  • 1 eighth
  • 2 eighths
  • 4 eighths
  • 8 eighths

Fraction words and sharing

5.In 1/8, the number 8 is the . It tells how many equal parts make the whole. The number 1 is the . It tells how many parts are counted.
6.Match each fraction to the words that describe it.
  • 1/2
  • 1/4
  • 1/8
  • One equal part out of two
  • One equal part out of eight
  • One equal part out of four
7.A chocolate bar is shared equally among 4 people. What fraction of the bar does each person get?
8.Which is larger, 1/4 or 1/8? Explain using the size of the equal parts.

Fraction challenge

9.You have 2/8 of a pizza. A friend gives you 1/8 more. How much pizza do you have altogether?
10.Name two foods or objects you could split into halves, quarters, or eighths. For each one, say how you would make equal parts.
Tick each skill you feel confident doing.

I can split a whole into halves, quarters, and eighths.

I can connect 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 with equal-part pictures.

I know the denominator tells how many equal parts are in the whole.

I can compare the sizes of unit fractions.

I can use fraction words such as numerator and denominator.

3 printable pages

  • Fractions: Halves, Quarters, Eighths, page 1 of 3: Recognising fractions

    Page 1

  • Fractions: Halves, Quarters, Eighths, page 2 of 3: Fraction words and sharing

    Page 2

  • Fractions: Halves, Quarters, Eighths, page 3 of 3: Fraction challenge

    Page 3

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