Fractions - Recognise a quarter - Worksheet

Expanding upon their understanding of wholes and halves, children are introduced to the concept of quarters through a series of engaging worksheets. These activities are designed to help them visually and practically grasp the idea of dividing shapes, objects, and quantities into four equal parts, with each part representing one quarter. Initially, the worksheets prompt the children to identify and colour in one quarter of shapes that have been divided into four distinct sections. This foundational step ensures that they can recognise a quarter when each part is clearly delineated.

As the children's proficiency develops, they are challenged to apply their knowledge to more complex scenarios. They learn to identify and shade a quarter in shapes split not only into four but also into two and more than four parts, honing their ability to discern a quarter regardless of the shape's orientation or the number of segments. The worksheets also incorporate reasoning and problem-solving tasks, such as explaining the rationale behind identifying a quarter and determining which images do not accurately represent a quarter due to unequal partitioning. This progression in tasks builds their fluency and precision in recognising and working with quarters, ultimately enhancing their mathematical reasoning skills.