standard_description: Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
problem_activity: Stage 3: Grade 3 Shapes
Required Preparation
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Centimeter Grid Paper - Standard
Shape Cards Grade 3
Quadrilateral Cards Grade 3
Can You Draw It Stage 3 Directions

Narrative
Partner A chooses a shape card and describes it to their partner. If Partner B draws the shape correctly, they keep the card. Shape cards include polygons, with a focus on quadrilaterals.


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