1st Grade Halves and Fourths Test with Point Values (PDF)
This halves fourths test for 1st Grade covers halves and fourths (Common Core 1.G.A.3), with a free PDF to print.
This 20-point test checks halves and fourths of circles and rectangles (Common Core 1.G.A.3). Read each question, write or draw your answers, and use a pencil. You have 30 minutes.
Time and points
- Grade: Grade 1
- Chapter: Halves and Fourths
- Standards: 1.G.A.3
- Time: 30 minutes
- Total: 20 points
Halves fourths test: questions
Question 1 – Count and name [2 pts]
Look at the circle.
- How many equal shares does the circle have? (1 point)
- What is each share called? (1 point)
Question 2 – Halves or not [2 pts]
Which shapes are cut into halves? Write the letters.
Question 3 – Shade and draw [3 pts]
- Shade one fourth of Shape 1. (1 point)
- Draw one line to cut Shape 2 into halves. (1 point)
- How many fourths make one whole? (1 point)
Question 4 – Fill in the words [2 pts]
- A whole cut into 2 equal shares has two ______. (1 point)
- Another word for fourth is ______. (1 point)
Question 5 – Compare shares [3 pts]
The circles are the same size.
- What is the shaded share in Circle A called? (1 point)
- What is the shaded share in Circle B called? (1 point)
- Which shaded share is smaller? (1 point)
Question 6 – Find the fourths [3 pts]
- Which shapes are cut into fourths? Write the letters. (2 points)
- Tell why one shape is not cut into fourths. (1 point)
Question 7 – Cookie problem [3 pts]
Sofia cuts a round cookie into 4 equal pieces. She gives 1 piece to Liam.
- What part of the cookie did Liam get? (1 point)
- How many pieces are left? Write an equation. (1 point)
- Sofia could have cut the cookie into 2 equal pieces. Would Liam’s piece be bigger or smaller? (1 point)
Question 8 – Draw fourths [2 pts]
Draw lines to cut each square into fourths. Use a different cut for each square.
Key facts behind this halves fourths test
- Equal shares are exactly the same size.
- A whole cut into 2 equal shares has 2 halves.
- A whole cut into 4 equal shares has 4 fourths, also called quarters.
- Fourth and quarter are two names for the same share.
- More equal shares means smaller shares, so a fourth is smaller than a half.
How to use this halves fourths test
Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.
All Grade 1 chapters: Grade 1 math.
