Halves Fourths

Introduction to Halves and Quarters

• Halves: When an object is divided into two equal parts, each part is called a half.
• Quarters: When an object is divided into four equal parts, each part is called a quarter.
• Halves and quarters are important concepts in fractions and measurements.

Dividing Shapes into Halves

• Dividing a shape into halves means splitting it into two equal parts.
• Use a straight line to divide the shape into two equal halves.
• Each half should have the same size and shape.
• Examples of shapes that can be divided into halves: circle, square, rectangle, triangle.

Dividing a Shape into Quarters

Trivia: Did you know that to divide a shape into quarters, you need to draw two lines to divide it into halves first, and then draw another two lines perpendicular to the first lines? Each quarter will be equal in size. Remember to label them as Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4!