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GRADE 1 · DATA AND DECISIONS · ABOUT 25 MINUTES

Count and compare

Count objects once and compare two groups.

Understand the idea

Touch or mark each item once so none is missed or counted twice.

WORKED EXAMPLE

There are 3 red counters and 2 blue counters. There are 5 altogether; red has one more.

Watch it step by step

Step 1 of 4
One counter picture = one counterRed?Blue?Use Next to count the pictures.

Look

Name the two groups: Red: 3, Blue: 2.

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  1. Look

    Name the two groups: Red: 3, Blue: 2.

  2. Count

    Touch each picture once. Each picture stands for one item or vote.

  3. Join

    Count both groups together: 3 + 2 = 5.

  4. Compare

    The first group has one more. Show the extra picture.

TRY BEFORE CHECKING

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MAKE SOMETHING YOU CAN EXPLAIN

Your practical challenge

Draw two groups of counters. Count each once and explain which group has more.

Review your evidence

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Use the skill in a new situation

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