Mathematics
Kindergarten
10 min
More or less than 10
Estimate if there are more or less than 10
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify if a group of objects is more than 10.
Identify if a group of objects is less than 10.
Identify if a group of objects is equal to 10.
Count a group of up to 20 objects accurately.
Use the words 'more', 'less', and 'equal to' correctly.
Compare a number to the benchmark number 10.
Let's look at your fingers! ποΈ Do you have more or less than 10?
Today, we will learn about the number 10! We will see if groups of things are more or less than 10. It's a fun counting game! π§Έ
Real-World Applications
Sharing snacks with friends πͺ
Choosing toys to play with π
Counting friends on the playground π€Έ
Putting away crayons in a box ποΈ
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
CountTo say numbers one by one. π’Let's count the dogs: πΆ 1, πΆ 2, πΆ 3.
GroupA bunch of things together. πππA group of three strawberries.
Ten (10)Our special number for today! ββββββββββYou have 10 fingers and 10 toes.
More ThanA bigger number. It's a lot! π12 is more than 10.
Less ThanA smaller number. It's a little. π7 is less than 10.
Equal ToThe very same number. They match! β
10 is equal to 10.
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Core Formulas
The 'More Than 10' Rule
Group > 10
If you count past 10, the group is MORE than 10.
The 'Less Than 10' Rule
Group < 10
If you stop counting before 10, the group is LESS than 10.
The 'Equal To 10' Rule
Group = 10
If you stop counting right on 10, the group is EQUAL to 10.
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Challenging
A bus had some kids. 4 kids got on, and now there are 11 kids. Before those 4 kids got on, was the number of kids on the bus more or less than 10?
A.More than 10
B.Less than 10
C.Exactly 10
D.The bus is yellow
Challenging
I am thinking of a number. It is more than 9. It is less than 12. It is NOT 10. What is the number?
A.9
B.10
C.11
D.12
Challenging
You need 10 tickets ποΈ for a prize. You have a pile of 7 tickets and another pile of 4 tickets. If you put them together, do you have more than enough or less than enough?
A.Less than enough (less than 10)
B.Exactly enough (exactly 10)
C.The tickets are ripped
D.More than enough (more than 10)
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