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Year 2 Fractions - Shapes
If a shape is divided into four equal parts it has been quartered.

Year 2 Fractions - Shapes

Learn to shade halves and quarters of shapes. Think about equal area, not edges. Spot when parts are the same size and check by folding or cutting lines.

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Fascinating Fact:

Do not count edges. Fractions are about area, not sides. A shape with more lines is not automatically more.

In KS1 Maths, pupils find halves and quarters of shapes by sharing the area into equal parts. We check fairness by comparing sizes of the pieces, not by counting sides.

Key Terms

  • Fraction: A way to show equal parts of a whole, like 1/2 or 1/4.
  • Equal parts: Pieces that have the same area (size), even if they look different.
  • Shaded area: The part of a shape that is coloured to show the fraction.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I know if a shape is split equally?

Look for parts with the same area. If each piece covers the same amount of space, the split is equal, even if the pieces are different shapes.

Can halves look different but still be equal?

Yes. Two halves can be different shapes or positions and still be equal if their areas match exactly.

Why is counting edges a mistake in fractions?

Edges don’t show area. Fractions are about equal area, so count the space each part covers, not how many sides it has.

Try These Related Quizzes

Question 1
2⁄4
1⁄4
4⁄4
1⁄2
The whole shape is shaded – this is 4 quarters
Question 2
2⁄4
1⁄4
1⁄2
3⁄4
The shape is divided into four equal sections – each one is a quarter. One is shaded
Question 3
2⁄4
They are both the same
1⁄2
3⁄4
1?2 is the same as 2?4 so 3?4 is greater
Question 4
2⁄3
1⁄4
1⁄3
1⁄2
One of the three equal parts is called a third
Question 5
5
3
6
9
Each shape has 3 thirds. There are 3 shapes so 3 x 3 = 9
Question 6
2⁄4
1⁄4
3⁄4
1⁄2
If you shaded in 1 quarter, and then 2 more, you would have shaded 3 of the 4 quarters
Question 7
1⁄2
3⁄4
2⁄5
1⁄4
There are four quarters. If I shaded two of them, it would be half of the shape
Question 8
2⁄4
3⁄4
4⁄4
1⁄4
3 of the 4 quarters are not shaded, only one quarter is shaded
Question 9
8
6
5
10
Each shape has 4 quarters so there are 8 altogether
Question 10
3⁄4, 1⁄4, 1⁄2
1⁄4, 3⁄4, 1⁄2
1⁄2, 1⁄4, 3⁄4
1⁄4, 1⁄2, 3⁄4
1?2 is the same as 2?4
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fractions

Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)
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