Unit 6, Lesson 8
Are All Pieces Created Equal?
Grade 2
Activity 1
Lin partitions this square into quarters. She starts by splitting the square into halves.
After she draws the first line, she tries 3 different ways to make fourths.
- Which shape shows fourths or quarters? Explain your reasoning.
A B C -
Name the shaded piece.
A Shape A has a ______________________ shaded.
B Shape B has a ______________________ shaded.
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Show 2 different ways to partition the rectangle into quarters or fourths. Shade a fourth of each rectangle.
- Show 2 different ways to partition the square into halves.
Shade half of each square.
Activity 2
- Lin, Mai, and Andre are asked to shade a third of a shape.
Lin
Mai
Andre
Do all their shapes show a third shaded? Explain your reasoning.
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Partition the rectangle into thirds. Shade a third of the shape.
- Diego’s dad makes 2 square pans of cornbread. He cuts the pans into pieces for his family.
Diego’s brother
Diego
Diego’s little brother is upset because he thinks his piece of cornbread is smaller than Diego’s. Do you agree? Explain your reasoning.