7 Open Ended The shape represents \( \frac{1}{2} \) of a whole. To make an amount that is greater than 1 , how many shapes will you need? Draw your shapes. Write the mixed number that represents the amount you drew \( \frac{1}{2} \)

To create a quantity greater than 1 using shapes that each represent \( \frac{1}{2} \), you’ll need at least 3 shapes. That’s because \( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2} \), which is equivalent to the mixed number \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \). Imagine drawing three circles, each cut in half, giving you three complete halves. As you draw these shapes, think about how they can stack up! Visualizing them as parts of a pizza can be fun — after all, if you have one whole pizza, that's 2 halves, and adding another half slice means you'll have a delicious \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) pizza to enjoy. Just be mindful of what you're combining—remember, three halves give you a whole plus an extra half!