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We can compare two things to see how they are
alike and
different.
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Look at the picture of the bears.
What is alike?
Both bears are wearing glasses.
Both bears have a blue bow.
What is different?
One bear has a pencil in the right hand,
while the other bear has a pencil in the left hand. |
We can compare math ideas in the same way.
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3 x 4 = 12
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 |
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Look at the two equations.
What is alike?
Both equations show ways to combine a
group of 3s.
Both equations have an answer of 12.
What is different?
One equation uses multiplication to group
four 3s,
while the other equation uses addition.
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Compare another math idea.
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Look at the two graphs.
What is alike?
Both graphs have the same title.
Both graphs display the same data.
What is different?
One graph is a bar graph,
while the other graph is a pictograph.
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Compare these geometric figures.
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Look at the square and the cube.
What is alike?
Both are geometric figures.
Both contain a square.
What is different?
The square is a one-dimensional shape,
while the cube is a 3-dimensional figure.
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 Remember: |
You can
compare math ideas to see how
they are alike and different. |
Click on the apple for practice.
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