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Comparing Numbers And Fruit—More Or Less: Comparing Numbers Lesson PlanComparing Numbers And Fruit—More Or Less: Comparing Numbers Lesson Plan
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Comparing Numbers And Fruit—More Or Less: Comparing Numbers

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A discussion begins a lesson on comparing numbers. Pupils explain how they can show a number, then visit math centers to explore number-making tools. A story read-aloud of More or Less by Stuart Murphy identifies language for comparing in preparation for taste-testing, graphing, and comparison of several different fruits.

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Concepts

numbers, more than, less than, equal groups, comparing integers, graphing, comparing amounts

Instructional Ideas

  • Double check classroom food allergies, and bring in fruit that everyone can safely sample
  • Display graphing results 
  • Leave manipulatives out for pupils to explore when they finish a task early 

Classroom Considerations

  • Internet access and audio are required if watching a video
  • Requires ample time to plan and prep the lesson and its many activities

Pros

  • Includes cooperative learning strategies
  • Offers notes and suggestions to meet the learners' needs best

Cons

  • None

Common Core

1.NBT.B.3

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