How this resource helps
A complete Grade 2 equal-share lesson with physical partitioning, precise circle sectors, word-based fraction language, and equal-area shares with different shapes. Includes five independent scored items and a separate three-item exit ticket. Standard NC.2.G.3: Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. • Describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, fourths, fourth of, quarter of. • Describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. • Explain that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
What’s Included
- Editable 16:9 PowerPoint with 35 slides and teacher speaker notes on every slide.
- Original illustrated cover, partner-work and small-group scenes.
- Editable mathematical models, five worked models, guided practice, five independent items, differentiation, note-catcher review and a three-item exit ticket.
- A 35-page SAMPLE-watermarked PDF preview without speaker notes.
Resource details
- Grade / course
- Grade 2
- Subject and resource type
- Mathematics · PowerPoint Lesson
- Files
- 0 main PDF pages · 35 editable slides · PPTX
- Estimated completion time
- 45–60 minute lesson
- Answer key
- Teacher answer guidance is included in the speaker notes on every slide.
Standard or objective
NC.2.G.3 — Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. • Describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, fourths, fourth of, quarter of. • Describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. • Explain that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. • Describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, fourths, fourth of, quarter of. • Describe the whole
Original Saint Pierre Learning Resources lesson aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Grade 2 Mathematics.
Learner directions
Students work through each slide as the teacher directs, completing practice and exit-ticket items.
Teaching suggestions
Project each slide in order. Follow the teacher models, then guide practice as labeled on each slide.