Key learning points

1. To divide an object, shape, set of objects or quantity into quarters, you need to divide it into 4 equal parts.
2. If you have 3 of those parts, you have three-quarters.
3. It can be helpful to use a bar model to help you find three-quarters of a number.

Keywords

• One-quarter - 1 of 4 equal parts of a whole.

• Three-quarters - 3 of 4 equal parts of a whole.

Common misconception