First graders take their first step into fractions — splitting shapes into two equal halves and four equal fourths — and learn that fair shares must always be equal in size.
Students will be able to…
If two friends share a cookie, how do you make it fair? Splitting things into equal parts — halves and fourths — is the beginning of fractions!
Project each item and have students choose the answer. The tool explains halves, fourths, and why the parts must be equal.
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Two friends, one cookie — how do you make it fair?
Teacher models.
Class uses Fair Shares.
Students make shares.
One shape.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares (halves, fourths).
Describe shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters.
Compose shapes from simpler shapes.
Attend to precision — equal shares must be truly equal.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have families practice splitting snacks and foods into equal halves and fourths — a fair share for everyone — and name the parts. A printable fraction sheet is in the Math library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.