Fractions: Halves, Thirds & Quarters — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Fraction Words
Trace each fraction word. Then write it on the dotted line.
1. half
2. 1/2
3. third
4. 1/3
5. quarter
6. 1/4
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A shape cut into 2 equal parts shows halves.
When a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, the parts are called halves.
2. 12 means one out of 2 equal parts.
The denominator 2 in 12 tells us there are 2 equal parts total.
3. A circle split into 3 equal parts shows thirds.
When a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, the parts are called thirds.
4. 14 means one out of 4 equal parts.
The denominator 4 in 14 tells us there are 4 equal parts total.
Part C: True or False?
Circle True or False for each statement.
1. A half means 2 equal parts.
True False
True. A half (12) means one of two equal parts — the whole is divided into 2 equal pieces.
2. A quarter means 3 equal parts.
True False
False. A quarter (14) means one of four equal parts, not three. Thirds have 3 equal parts.
3. 13 means one out of three equal parts.
True False
True. The fraction 13 means 1 part out of 3 equal parts — one third.