More, less, and the same

Grades K–2

The big idea

Whichever amount is further along the counting path is more.

Think of it like two towers of blocks side by side: The taller tower is 'more': you can see it without counting, because it reaches higher.

Build two towers

Build one tower of 5 and one of 3, right next to each other. Your eyes already know which is more: the taller one. You didn't even have to count.

Tap a block to take it away.

That's 3.

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