Sharing and Measuring
CBSE · Class 4 · Mathematics
Summary of Sharing and Measuring for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
Fractions show equal parts of a whole. A whole can be a paper, a food item, a garden, a ribbon, or a set of objects. Half means dividing one object into two equal parts. Quarter, or one-fourth, means dividing one object into four equal parts. When the number of equal parts becomes larger, each part
Key Concepts
Half is formed when one object
Half is formed when one object is divided into two equal parts. Each part is one half of the whole.
Quarter is formed when one object
Quarter is formed when one object is divided into four equal parts. Each part is one-fourth of the whole.
A whole is shared fairly only
A whole is shared fairly only when every part is equal in size. If the parts are not equal, the sharing is not fair.
Fractions can be shown with groups
Fractions can be shown with groups of objects too. For example, 8 diyas can be divided into 4 equal parts and 2 diyas can be taken as one part.
When the same whole is shared
When the same whole is shared among more people, each person gets a smaller share. Sharing dhokla among 11 people gives smaller pieces than sharing am
Learning Objectives
- Understand halves and quarters as equal parts of a whole
- See that equal sharing means fair sharing
- Compare fractions made from the same whole
- Notice that more equal parts give smaller pieces
- Use fractions in daily-life situations with objects and sets
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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