Grade
3

Same & Different: Target Practice

Erika and Jen are playing a beanbag game. Look at the two targets. What do you notice?

A: Erika's target has 1 beanbag in the 6 point section, 3 beanbags in the 7 point section and 1 beanbag in the 8 point section. B: Jen's target has all 5 beanbags in the 7 point section.
  1. How are pictures A and B mathematically the same, and how are they different?
    • A and B are the same because …
    • A and B are different because …
  2. Make a third picture that shows a numbered target. Explain how your target is the same as targets A and B, and how it is different.
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