Question

Select the option that shows only half of the shape colored.

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\text{Say:}$Let’s read the question and observe the given images.

$\text{Ask:}$
$\bullet$ How can we identify a shape divided into halves?
Ans: When a shape is divided into two equal parts, we can say that the shape is divided into halves.

$\bullet$ How is the shape in option A divided and how many parts of it are colored?
Ans: The shape in option A is divided into halves, and only one half is colored.

$\bullet$ How is the shape in option B divided and how many parts of it are colored?
Ans: The shape in option B is divided into fourths and one-fourths is colored.

$\bullet$ How is the shape in option C divided and how many parts of it are colored?
Ans: The shape in option C is divided into fourths, and only one-fourth is colored.

$\bullet$ How is the shape in option D divided and how many parts of it are colored?
Ans: The shape in option D is divided into thirds and two-thirds are colored.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

$\text{Error Analysis Question:}$ A shape divided into halves has only one half. Is this statement true? Why?
A: No, because when a shape is divided into halves, it will have two parts, so we can say it will always have two halves.