Circle Fractions - How to Create Equal Parts

Drawing lines through circles to make equal parts isn’t always as easy as it seems. These circle fractions how to create equal parts worksheets give kids the chance to identify a circle with equal parts, follow step-by-step instructions for how to divide a circle into equal parts, and practice creating circles with equal parts. Kids will need a ruler or other straight edge for these worksheets. Here’s the main point – all the lines have to go through the center point! Answer sheets included.

6 worksheets

CCSS  3.NF.1

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circle fractions - how to create equal fractions 1/2

Circle Fractions – How to Create Equal Parts One Half

Dividing a circle into halves is easy sneezy, simple simon! It's also the foundation for creating other fractions like 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8.
CCSS 3.NF.1

circle fractions - how to create equal parts one third

Circle Fractions – How to Create Equal Parts One Third

Dividing circles into fractions (equal parts) can be fairly easy, but dividing into thirds is the most difficult of all. Learn how on this page.
CCSS 3.NF.1

circle fractions - how to create equal fractions one fourth

Circle Fractions – How to Create Equal Parts One Fourth

Circle fractions come up again and again when studying fractions. Why not know how to divide them into fractions correctly?
CCSS 3.NF.1

circle fractins - how to create equal parts one sixth

Circle Fractions – How to Create Equal Parts One Sixth

Don't know quite how to create six equal parts out of a circle? Follow the directions on this page and you'll have it down in no time!
CCSS 3.NF.1

circle fractions - how to create equal parts one eighth

Circle Fractions – How to Create Equal Parts One Eighth

Ever think about how to make a wagon wheel with all those spokes? Well, here's your chance to learn. Find the center and start drawing lines...
CCSS 3.NF.1

circle fractions - create equal parts

Circle Fractions – Create Equal Parts

Get out your pencil and a ruler! Now is your chance to make circle fractions for 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/8 all on your own! Practice makes perfect...
CCSS 3.NF.1