Class 3 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 8 • 2026–27
Answer-first chapter overview
A fair share means equal parts. A half is one of two equal parts, while a quarter is one of four equal parts; unequal pieces are not halves or quarters.
Learning goals
Students practise equal sharing, wholes, halves and quarters of shapes and collections. The emphasis is on explaining a method, checking an answer and using mathematics in familiar situations.
Worked example
Half of 12 counters is 6. A quarter of 12 counters is 3 because 12 is split into four equal groups.
Hands-on activity
Fold two paper circles into halves and quarters. Check that the parts overlap exactly.
Practice questions
- Find half of 18.
- Find one quarter of 20.
- Explain why two unequal pieces are not halves.
How should a student use this page?
Try the activity first, solve all three questions without copying, then explain one answer aloud. Use drawings, counters or a number line whenever they make the reasoning clearer.
Is this a substitute for the NCERT book?
No. This is an independently written learning companion for revision and practice. The official textbook remains the prescribed source.
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