Halves and quarters

For grown-ups: this lesson in words

Years 1 and 2 · Maths

Halves and quarters: I can find a half and a quarter.

1. Here is a whole circle.

   Cut it into 2 equal parts.

   Each part is a half. One half is shaded.

   Picture: A circle cut into 2 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.

2. Your turn: Which circle has a half shaded?

   Choose one:

   • Circle cut into 2 equal parts, 1 shaded: A circle cut into 2 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.
   • Circle cut into 3 equal parts, 1 shaded: A circle cut into 3 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.
   • Circle cut into 2 equal parts, none shaded: A circle cut into 2 equal parts, with 0 parts shaded.

   Answer

   The answer: Circle cut into 2 equal parts, 1 shaded

   This circle has 2 equal parts, and 1 is shaded. That is a half.

   Picture: A circle cut into 2 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.

3. Here are 8 strawberries.

   Share them onto 2 plates, one at a time.

   4 on each plate. Half of 8 is 4.

   Picture: 8 strawberries. They are shared equally onto two plates, 4 on each plate. 4 each.

Words to know

half:

One of 2 equal parts.

quarter:

One of 4 equal parts.

equal:

The same size, or the same number.

share:

Give out fairly, one at a time.