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.
February 20, 2013
A child works to discover "how many more" a person has.
A kindergartner explores weight with a pan balance.
A child seriates cups by their capacity.
In this video, students compare the size of their hands to objects around the classroom to find ones that are "just right."
A child directly compares the lengths of two crayons to determine which one is shorter.
A child directly compares the lengths of two crayons to determine which one is shorter.