Comparing numbers of things or quantities of objects, from blocks in front of them to the amount of water in two cups, is a fundamental beginning to many mathematical questions. Comparing is a natural starting off place for early math thinking.
April 24, 2013
A student uses a balance to compare the weight of various objects.
A child rolls a die to determine how many blocks to use.
A student stacks cups to organize them by size.
A child rolls a die to determine how many squares to fill on a grid.
A child works to discover "how many more" a person has.
A kindergartner explores weight with a pan balance.
A child directly compares the lengths of two objects.
A child seriates cups by their capacity.
A child directly compares the lengths of two crayons to determine which one is shorter.
A child seriates four cups by their capacity.