Question

Which of the following shapes is divided into halves?

• A. Shape 3
• B. Shape 2
• C. Shape 1
• D. All 3 shapes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Shape 3

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

$\text{Ask:}$
$\bullet$ By looking at the given shapes, do you think all 3 shapes are divided into equal parts?
Ans: Yes

$\bullet$ How many parts is shape 1 divided into?
Ans: 4 equal parts

$\bullet$ What name do we use for each part of a shape divided into 4 equal parts?
Ans: Fourths or quarters

$\bullet$ How many parts is shape 2 divided into?
Ans: 4 equal parts

$\bullet$ How many parts is shape 3 divided into?
Ans: 2 equal parts

$\bullet$ What name do we use for each part of a shape divided into 2 equal parts?
Ans: Halves

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

$\text{Probing Question:}$Both shape 1 and shape 2 are divided into 4 equal parts, so how are they different?
A. Shape 1 is a circle divided into fourths, and shape 2 is a square divided into fourths.