Prep

Same, one more, and one less

Notice whether two tiny groups match, or whether one group has one more or one less.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 6 min Beginner
Aa Tap Say Read

Use bottle caps, beans, or toy pieces. Build two tiny groups and compare them after counting both sides.

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S Picture card
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Same

matching groups

Check if both groups have the same count.

Example: Both groups have three.

O Picture card
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One more

bigger by one

Add one object and count again.

Example: This group has one more.

O Picture card
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One less

smaller by one

Take one away and compare.

Example: That group has one less.

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