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Geometry: Partitioning Shapes CCSS 2.G.3 Facts & Worksheets

Just like partitioning rectangles into equal squares, we can divide other shapes into equal parts. These parts do not necessarily have to be same-sized squares, but they do have the same size as others.

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Just like partitioning rectangles into equal squares, we can divide other shapes into equal parts. These parts do not necessarily have to be same-sized squares, but they do have the same size as others.

See the fact file below for more information on the partitioning shapes or alternatively, you can download our 26-page Geometry: Partitioning Shapes CCSS 2.G.3 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • At the end of the lesson, the student will learn how to partition a circle and a rectangle into equal parts of two halves, three thirds, four fourths, etc. The student will understand that cutting these shapes into equal parts will create smaller shapes that do not necessarily look similar to the bigger shape.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER:

  • When teaching partitioning shapes, take note of the following:
    • Start by determining how many partitions you will make.
    • Remember that two partitions are halves, three are thirds, and four are fourths.
    • Make sure that you cut the shape equally.
    • The partitions you will create should have the same dimensions and area.

THEORY:

  • Just like partitioning rectangles into equal squares, we can divide other shapes into equal parts. These parts do not necessarily have to be same-sized squares, but they do have the same size as others.
  • Think of food, for example. We all know the value of sharing, and at times, we share food equally with each other. Pizzas are cut into equal-sized slices. A cake can be divided by friends equally. Even a chocolate bar can be an example of how shapes can be divided into halves, thirds, and fourths.
  • Note that we can partition a shape into different parts, but the only parts called halves, thirds, or fourths are parts with equal sizes.
  • Consider the two rectangles below:
  • Both are cut into two parts, but the one on the right is the one cut equally

  • Therefore, a shape is cut into halves, thirds, and fourths if the smaller partitions produced have equal sizes of two, three, and four, respectively.
  • If you’re stuck, simply count! Halves = 2, Thirds = 3, and Fourths = 4
  • Below are examples of shapes cut into halves, thirds, and fourths:

Geometry: Partitioning Shapes CCSS 2.G.3 Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Geometry: Partitioning Shapes across XX in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 2.G.3 for Geometry: Partitioning Shapes.

Table of contents:

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm-up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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