Grade
2
Would You Rather? Wacky Water Balloons
Would you rather play with …
![This quantity of large water balloons? A bucket holds 33 balloons. Another bucket holds 27 balloons. 4 more balloons are not in a bucket. Or this quantity of small water balloons? A bucket holds 48 balloons. Another bucket holds 49 balloons. 11 more balloons are not in a bucket.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/activity-of-the-day/Unit9_AoDs_v1_WYR_WackyWaterBallons.png?itok=Wf31hcNr)
Use pictures, models, words, numbers or symbols to justify 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. Then share it with someone and ask them to explain their choice.
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Reference for Educators
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