Fractions - Make equal parts - Worksheet

In a series of engaging worksheets, children are introduced to the foundational concept of fractions by learning about equal and unequal parts. The worksheets are designed to help children understand that a 'whole' can be one complete object or a single quantity. Through a combination of hands-on activities with real objects and visual exercises using pictures, children learn to identify and create equal and unequal parts from various shapes and quantities. Initially, they are prompted to tick off representations that show equal parts and cross those that show unequal parts, focusing on dividing items like ice creams and fire trucks into groups of two.

As the children's understanding of equal parts deepens, the worksheets encourage them to write down whether shapes are divided into equal or unequal parts and to form equal and unequal groups of three. Progressing further, they tackle more complex tasks that involve splitting items into even more groups, such as four equal groups of ice creams or six equal groups of fire trucks. The culmination of these exercises is a reasoning and problem-solving section where children are asked to find various ways to divide sweets into equal groups, using cubes as a practical aid. This section not only reinforces their knowledge of equal parts but also enhances their analytical skills, as they must explain the reasoning behind their answers.