Class 4 Maths Chapter 5, Sharing and Measuring (Parts and Wholes), begins with sisters Ikra and Samina sharing a drawing sheet to introduce fractions — halves (1/2), quarters (1/4), three-quarters (3/4), equivalent parts (two quarters = one half), flower garden fractions, and the Dream Dosa Designer.
What Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 5 Covers
Halves, Quarters & Equal Sharing explores why Samina’s choice of ‘two quarters’ (2/4) is the exact same amount of paper as Ikra’s ‘one half’ (1/2), and folds/cuts shapes in multiple ways to make equal halves and fourths.
Fractions of a Whole & Collection — Flower Garden & Dream Dosa divides a rectangular garden among marigold, jasmine, and mogra flowers; designs fractional toppings in Dream Dosa Designer; and spots everyday fractions in rotis, clocks, and liquids.
Stories behind the fractions: Ikra and her sister Samina share one drawing sheet, which leads to halves and quarters. Sumedha’s mother’s dhokla gets cut into smaller pieces as each guest arrives, showing that the more people share, the smaller each share. Idha plants five flowers in equal parts of her garden for fifths, and Karan’s Dream Dosa has toppings in fractions such as 3/8 potato and 1/8 paneer. A paper-folding activity and the fraction chart show that 1/2 = 2/4.
Exercises in Chapter 5
- Let Us Do, Let Us Try, and Let Us Solve textbook exercises.
- Hands-on straw/grid models, dot-paper drawing, and number games.
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FAQ
Which is bigger: one half (1/2) or two quarters (2/4) of the same sheet?
Neither is bigger — two quarters (2/4) and one half (1/2) of the same whole are exactly equal.
How many quarters make a whole?
Four equal quarters (4 × 1/4 = 4/4) put together make one complete whole.
When will Sumedha get more dhokla, when it is shared among 9 people or 11?
Among 9 people, because the fewer people share it, the bigger each share.