Grade
K

Would You Rather? Block Time

Would you rather play with …

These blocks + 2 more big ones? This set has 1 big block with 3 straight sides, 1 curved side, and a monster face. It also has 5 small blocks. 2 triangles, 2 parallelograms, and 1 cube. Or these blocks + 3 more small ones? This set has 3 triangles, 2 parallelograms, and 1 cube. It also has 1 block with 2 straight sides and 1 curved side.

Use pictures, models, words, numbers, or symbols to explain your choice.

I would rather play with … because …

Challenge

Can you think of a reason why the other choice might make sense?

Follow-up

Create your own problem like this one. Share it with someone and ask them to explain their choice.

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Reference for Educators

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