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Half
Circle half of 8: 2 / 4 / 6.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 4
Year 1 Halves and Quarters: Worked Examples
See free Year 1 halves and quarters worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
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Quarter
What is one quarter of 8?
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: 2
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Equal parts
Draw a line to split a rectangle into 2 equal parts.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use. The parts must be the same size.
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Answer: Two equal halves
4
Quarter a shape
Split a square into 4 equal parts.
How to think about it: Identify the whole first, then use the denominator to decide how many equal parts are needed. The numerator tells you how many of those parts to use.
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Answer: Four equal quarters