Fractions (halves, thirds, quarters) intro Worksheets for Grade 1

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Easy

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A shape divided into 2 equal parts is split into  

2. One half means  

3. A square cut into 4 equal parts gives  

4. If you cut a circle in half, you have  

5. Half of 8 is  

6. One fourth of 8 is  

7. A pizza divided into 4 equal slices — each slice is one  

8. 2 halves make  

Part B: True or False?

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. A shape cut into 2 equal parts is divided into halves.

T F

2. If a rectangle is cut into 2 unequal pieces, those pieces are halves.

T F

3. A quarter is the same as one fourth.

T F

4. 4 fourths make one whole.

T F

5. One half is smaller than one fourth.

T F

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Easy

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. When you split a shape into 4 equal parts, each part is one  

2. A circle split into 2 equal parts has  

3. Half of 6 is  

4. One fourth of 12 is  

5. Another word for one fourth is one  

6. A sandwich cut into 2 equal pieces gives 2  

7. 4 quarters make  

8. Half of 10 is  

Part B: True or False?

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. A shape divided into 4 equal parts is split into fourths.

T F

2. Half of a shape is always bigger than one fourth of the same shape.

T F

3. If a pizza is cut into 3 unequal slices, each slice is one third.

T F

4. 2 halves are the same as 1 whole.

T F

5. A rectangle can be divided into halves.

T F

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Easy

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. half

2. fourth

3. equal

4. part

5. whole

6. share

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A shape split into 2 equal parts has two  

2. A shape split into 4 equal parts has four  

3. Each half of a shape is an  

4. Cut a circle into 2 equal pieces, each piece is one  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A square cut into 2 equal parts shows halves.

T F

2. A circle split into 3 equal parts shows fourths.

T F

3. Each fourth of a shape is the same size.

T F

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Easy

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. share

2. whole

3. equal

4. half

5. part

6. fourth

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Share a pizza equally with one friend, each gets one  

2. A rectangle split into 4 equal parts shows  

3. Two halves make one  

4. To make equal parts, each piece must be the same  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Four fourths make one whole shape.

T F

2. A half is smaller than a fourth of the same shape.

T F

3. You can partition a rectangle into halves with one line.

T F

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Medium

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A rectangle is cut into 4 equal parts. Each part is called a  

2. 3 fourths of 12 is  

3. Which is bigger: one half or one fourth?  

4. A shape has 4 equal parts. How many parts make a whole?  

5. Half of 14 is  

6. One fourth of 16 is  

7. If 3 out of 4 equal parts are shaded,  

8. Two fourths is the same as one  

9. A circle is divided into 2 unequal parts. Are they halves?  

Part B: Match

Draw a line from each description on the left to its match on the right.

1.

2 equal parts

→

5

4 equal parts

→

fourths

Half of 10

→

2

One fourth of 8

→

halves

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Medium

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A pie is cut into 2 equal slices. Each slice is one  

2. Half of 18 is  

3. One fourth of 20 is  

4. A square is divided into 4 equal parts. 2 parts are shaded.  

5. Which is smaller: one half or one fourth?  

6. 3 fourths of 8 is  

7. A rectangle has 2 equal parts. Both parts together make  

8. If a square is cut into 4 unequal pieces, the pieces are NOT  

9. Half of 20 is  

Part B: Match

Draw a line from each description on the left to its match on the right.

1.

Half of 12

→

fourths

One fourth of 16

→

halves

2 equal parts are called

→

6

4 equal parts are called

→

4

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Medium

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A shape divided into 2 equal parts is split into  

2. A shape divided into 4 equal parts is split into  

3. One half means there are  

4. One fourth means there are  

5. Two halves equal one  

6. Four  

7. Each part must be the same  

8. A line through the center of a circle makes two  

9. A square can be cut into fourths using  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Half

→

2 equal pieces

Fourth

→

4 equal pieces

Whole

→

All parts together

Equal parts

→

Same size pieces

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Medium

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Cut a sandwich into 2 equal pieces, each piece is one  

2. Cut a pie into 4 equal slices, each slice is one  

3. A fourth is also called a  

4. Halves are bigger than  

5. When parts are not the same size, they are  

6. You need  

7. You need  

8. Splitting a shape into equal parts is called  

9. A circle cut with one straight line has two  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

1 half

→

One of 2 equal parts

1 fourth

→

One of 4 equal parts

2 halves

→

One whole

4 fourths

→

One whole shape

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Hard

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Tom eats 2 slices. What fraction did he eat?

2. Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?

3. A rectangle has 8 equal parts. How many parts make one half?

4. A shape is divided into 3 equal parts. What is each part called?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Sam has 12 grapes and shares half with his friend. Each person gets  

2. A cake is cut into 4 equal slices. Mia eats 1 slice and Ben eats 2. Together they ate  

3. If half of a number is 5, the whole number is  

4. Lily has 16 stickers and gives one fourth away. She gives away  

5. A ribbon is cut into halves. Then each half is cut into halves again. Now there are  

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Hard

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. Emma cuts a sandwich into 4 equal pieces and eats 3. What fraction is left?

2. A circle is divided into 2 parts, but one part is bigger. Are the parts halves?

3. Jake has 20 marbles. He gives half to his sister and one fourth of the original to his brother. How many does he keep?

4. How many fourths does it take to equal one half?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Four children share 8 cookies equally. Each child gets  

2. A square is split into fourths. 2 fourths are shaded. That is the same as  

3. If one fourth of a number is 3, the whole number is  

4. Two children share a pizza equally. Then one child shares her half with a friend. Now each of those 2 friends has one  

5. Noah has 16 crayons. He gives half to Ava. Ava then gives half of hers to Liam. Liam has  

Partitioning Shapes: Halves and Fourths

Hard

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. What is each slice?

2. Which shape shows halves?

3. How many fourths make one whole?

4. A rectangle cut into 2 pieces is always halves. True?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A half is  

2. 4 equal parts, shade one = one  

3. Two fourths of a shape equal one  

4. Equal parts are all the same  

5. Unequal pieces do  

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Hard

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Sam cuts a square into 2 parts, one is bigger. Does it show halves?

2. Which statement about fourths is true?

3. A circle split into halves. How many equal parts?

4. Which is larger: one half or one fourth of the same cookie?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Partitioning means splitting a shape into  

2. One fourth is also called one  

3. Shade 2 of 4 equal parts = shade one  

4. A whole shape has  

5. Four equal parts of a rectangle are four  

Partitioning Shapes into Halves & Fourths

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These fractions (halves, thirds, quarters) intro worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Fraction Concept: Understand that fractions represent equal parts of a whole
• Equal Parts: Identify and create halves, thirds, and quarters
• Fraction Notation: Read and write basic fraction symbols (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)
• Visual Models: Represent fractions using circles, rectangles, and number lines
• Comparing Fractions: Determine which unit fraction is larger or smaller

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Calling any two pieces of a shape 'halves' even when the pieces are clearly unequal in size. First graders need reminding that halves must be exactly the same size.
• Thinking one fourth is bigger than one half because the number 4 is bigger than the number 2. The opposite is true: more equal parts means each part is smaller.
• Mixing up the words 'fourths' and 'quarters' or forgetting that they mean the same thing, which causes confusion when a question switches between the two terms.

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