Fractions Intro — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. half
2. whole
3. part
4. equal
5. share
6. piece
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. When a sandwich is cut into 2 equal pieces, each piece is a half.
Cutting a sandwich into 2 equal pieces means each piece is one half. Half always means one of two same-size parts.
2. A whole pie has not been cut at all.
A whole pie has not been cut because "whole" means the entire thing with nothing taken away.
3. To share fairly means to make equal parts.
Sharing fairly means every person gets the same amount, so the parts must be equal, or the same size.
4. Each equal part of a shape is the same size.
When a shape is split into equal parts, every single part is exactly the same size as the others.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A whole means nothing has been split.
True False
True. A whole is something that has not been split or divided. It is still all in one piece.
2. You can make halves by cutting into 3 parts.
True False
False. Halves are made by cutting into exactly 2 equal parts, not 3. Three equal parts would be thirds.
3. Sharing equally means each person gets the same amount.
True False
True. Equal sharing means everyone gets the same amount so that it is fair for all.