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Second Class maths · I.4 · Shapes and Equal Shares

Name equal shares

Two equal shares are halves, three are thirds and four are fourths. Type the name.

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  1. Ben thinks: A rectangle is split into 4 equal shares. What is each share called: half, third or fourth?

    Answer: fourth

  2. Fay says: A rectangle is split into 2 equal shares. What is each share called: half, third or fourth?

    Answer: half

  3. Gus says: A rectangle is split into 2 equal shares. What is each share called: half, third or fourth?

    Answer: half

Tip: Two equal shares are halves, three are thirds and four are fourths. Type the name.

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