How do you partition a circle into equal shares?

In this lesson you will learn how to partition a circle into equal shares by dividing it into equal

parts.

Let’s ReviewWhen we talk about equal shares, we

mean parts of a whole that are the same size or the same value.

Core Lesson

Let’s first think about the word “partition”.

partition

A Common Misunderstanding

Thinking you can partition a circle at any point and still get equal shares.

Core Lesson

The partition lines should cross the middle of the circle

The middle of the circle helps you make sure you

divide your circle into equal parts.

Core Lesson

Partition lines should be equally spaced as you go around the circle.

Each line is the same distance apart from

each other.

In this lesson you have learned how to partition a circle into

equal shares by dividing it into equal parts.