Halves and Quarters Worksheet — KS1 — Beginner
Halves and Quarters worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Beginner level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Halves and Quarters
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet will help you understand the concept of halves and quarters. Follow the instructions for each activity and fill in the answers in the spaces provided.
Colouring Halves
Colour half of each shape. Remember, half means dividing the shape into two equal parts. Use different colours for each half.
Finding Halves
Look at each group of objects. Circle half of the objects in each group. Write the number of objects you circled in the box.
Colouring Quarters
Colour one quarter of each shape. Remember, a quarter is one part when a shape is divided into four equal parts. Use a different colour for each quarter.
Finding Quarters
Look at each group of objects. Circle one quarter of the objects in each group. Write the number of objects you circled in the box.
Sharing Equally
Divide each group of objects into two equal parts. Draw a line to show how you would split them. Write how many are in each part.
Sharing into Quarters
Divide each group of objects into four equal parts. Draw lines to show how you would split them. Write how many are in each part.
Word Problems with Halves
Solve these word problems. Write your answer in the box.
1. If you have 8 sweets and you give half to your friend, how many sweets do you have left?
2. There are 10 pencils. You split them equally with a friend. How many pencils does each of you get?
Word Problems with Quarters
Solve these word problems. Write your answer in the box.
1. A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. If you eat one slice, what fraction of the pizza do you have left?
2. You have 12 marbles and you give one quarter to your sibling. How many marbles do you give away?
Activity 1: N/A
Activity 2: 5 ; 6 ; 4
Activity 3: N/A
Activity 4: 3 ; 4 ; 2
Activity 5: 5 ; 4 ; 6
Activity 6: 4 ; 3 ; 2
Activity 7: 4 ; 5
Activity 8: 3/4 ; 3
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