Unit 7
Glossary
Grade 1
One of the pieces created when a shape is split into 4 equal parts.
A fourth, or a quarter, of the square is shaded.
One of the pieces created when a shape is split into 2 equal parts.
A half of the rectangle is shaded.
The pieces created when a shape is split into 4 pieces that are the same size.
The circle is split into fourths, or quarters.
When the time is halfway through one hour.
When the minute hand is pointing at the 6.
Example:
When the minute hand is pointing at the 6.
Example:
This clock shows half past 4 o’clock or 4:30.
The pieces created when a shape is split into 2 pieces that are the same size.
The circle is split into halves.
When the time is at the start of an hour.
The minute hand on a clock points to 12.
Example:
The minute hand on a clock points to 12.
Example:
A shape with 4 straight sides and 4 square corners.
A shape with 4 straight sides that are the same length and 4 square corners.
A shape with 3 straight sides and 3 corners.