How can you split a rectangle into two smaller rectangles?

Q: What will my child learn in "Split Rectangles and Squares"?

If you cut a square in half diagonally, what two shapes do you get? This 1st Grade Math lesson builds the skill Decomposing Shapes into Smaller Parts with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Split Rectangles and Squares" for?

"Split Rectangles and Squares" is a 1st Grade Math lesson in the Shapes: Compose & Decompose unit, designed for students around ages 6-7.

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Question

How can you split a rectangle into two smaller rectangles?

Accepted Answer

Draw a line across the middle (horizontal or vertical)