Fractions in Color
Represent halves, thirds, and fourths with equal parts.
Grade band 2–3 · Math · 25 minutes
Fractions in Color
Name: ____________________
Draw and shade
1. Draw a rectangle. Divide it into 2 equal parts. Shade 1 part. Label the fraction.
2. Draw a rectangle. Divide it into 3 equal parts. Shade 2 parts. Label the fraction.
3. Draw a square. Divide it into 4 equal parts. Shade 3 parts. Label the fraction.
Think
4. A shape has 8 equal parts. Three parts are colored. What fraction is colored? ____
5. Why must the parts be equal when we draw a fraction?
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Challenge: Draw two different pictures showing one half.
Answer key or review guide
Fractions in Color — Answer Key
1. 1/2
2. 2/3
3. 3/4
4. 3/8
5. Equal parts ensure each piece represents the same share of the whole.
Challenge: drawings vary; exactly half of each whole should be shaded.
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