Grade
K
Would You Rather? Which Watermelon?
Would you rather have…
![these slices of watermelon? 5 slices from a 6-part whole. Or these slices of watermelon? 6 slices from an 8-part whole.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/dlSeHONJrPsAEeqNAf2k08sd59rQXwuQxjzvUc3JkwoouZFQRj.png?itok=Jo0QR30w)
Use pictures, models, words, numbers or symbols to explain your choice.
I would rather have ... because ...
Challenge
Why might someone choose to have the other slices of watermelon?
Follow-up
Draw your own problem like this one. Share it with someone else and ask them to explain their choice.
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Reference for Educators
Sample problems and solutions