Grade
2

Which One Doesn't Belong? Pairs of Dice

Look at the set of four pictures. Decide which one doesn’t belong with the other three. Describe your thinking using math words. There are many ways to think about each one!

A. has a die showing 6 beside a die showing 5. B. has a die showing 1 above a die showing 5. C. has a die showing 6 beside a die showing 4. D. has 2 dice showing 5s side by side.

Challenge

Find reasons why each of the pictures might not belong with the other three.

Share

Explain your thinking to someone else. Do they have different reasons why each one doesn't belong?

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