Half, quarter, three quarters
Half, quarter, three quarters helps children practise practising half, quarter, three quarters with grade-2 arithmetic tasks. Read the short guide, solve one browser task, and print a fresh worksheet when more repetition is useful.
How to solve this
- Read the half, quarter, three quarters task carefully and underline the numbers you already know.
- A half is one of two equal parts. A quarter is one of four equal parts, and three quarters are three of those four parts.
- After solving, check whether the answer fits the number range and the question.
Examples
Half of 20
10
A quarter of 12
3
What children practice
- Half, quarter, three quarters
- recognising halves and quarters
- finding parts of small numbers
- using equal groups
Practice online
Try one short exercise in the browser.
Printable worksheet
Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.
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FAQ
What should children know before half, quarter, three quarters?
It helps if children are comfortable with halving objects or even numbers.
What can we do if half, quarter, three quarters feels hard?
A half is one of two equal parts. A quarter is one of four equal parts, and three quarters are three of those four parts.
How much practice is enough?
A focused round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for second graders. Stop while the child can still explain one step clearly.