The sum is seven eighths because a total of seven smaller rectangles are shaded on the whole sheet of paper. Therefore, seven eighths of the paper is covered. Continue with additional exercises. Be sure to use other denominators. By folding the paper one more time, sixteenths can be used.
Students can also draw circles on their paper using an old CD-ROM or other object to trace.
This will generate a class discussion that will lead to drawing segments on the circle to divide the circle into four equal parts. Try the same type of examples you used with rectangles, this time using fractional parts of circles. Allow students to use manipulatives to solve exercises. All Rights Reserved.