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| They are a great way of visually comparing two or more characteristics or ideas. |
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| Ways to Teach Probability |
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1. Experiment
2. Outcome
3. Probability |
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Tells "how many." They are also known as "counting numbers" because they show quantity.
Here are some examples using cardinal numbers:
-8 puppies
-14 friends |
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Tell the order of things in a set. First, second, third, etc. They DO NOT show quantity. They only show rank or position.
Here are some examples using ordinal numbers:
-3rd fastest
-6th in line |
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They are numbers that name something. Example: a telephone number, a player on a team. Nominal numbers do not show quantity or rank. They are used only to identify something.
Here are some examples of nominal numbers:
-jersey number 4
-zip code 02116 |
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| The understanding that if the length of object X is equal to (or greater/less than) object Z, then object X is the same length as (or greater/less than) object Z. A child with this understanding can use an object as a referent by which to compare the heights or lengths of other objects. |
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| The mental activity of slicing up an object into the same-sized unit. |
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