MAFS.K.MD.1.2: Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.

Cognitive Complexity Level: 1-Recall

[divider] [/divider] Students are able to… 

  • Use precise vocabulary such as taller, longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, holds more/less
  • Compare two objects by height, length, weight, and capacity
  • Align endpoints of two objects to determine which is shorter or longer/taller

[divider] [/divider] Students are able to…because teachers:

  • Model precise vocabulary such as taller, longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, holds more/less
  • Provide opportunities to observe, handle, and discuss various objects in real-world contexts
  • Ask students to find multiple objects that are longer, taller, heavier, etc. than another.

 [divider] [/divider] Questions to ask students:

  • Which object is longer? How do you know?
  • Why is it important that both objects begin at the same place?
  • What items can you find that are heavier than the _____?
  • If an object is taller, is it always heavier?
  • How could you describe these towers to me?
  • What does it mean to be shorter?
  • How do you measure the height of a picture of an object compared to the real object?

 

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Additional in depth content knowledge

[divider] [/divider] Sample Formative Assessment Tasks:

[divider] [/divider] Resources/Tasks to Support Your Child at Home:

  • Have your child trace their foot with chalk on the sidewalk. Then trace a friend’s foot. Have the child compare, which foot is longer? Which foot is shorter?
  • Have your child compare their height with your height. Who is taller? Who is shorter?
  • Find household items of different weights to have your child compare the weights using the language heavier or lighter.
  • Use different sized containers, including different heights and widths. Pour water into the containers, tracking how much it takes to determine which containers hold more and which containers hold less.