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Comparing Capacity Worksheets
Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
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Teaching Notes
Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
Before You Begin
- Distinguish capacity from the amount currently in a container.
Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers
- Compare how much each container can hold.
- Use equal-sized units or a direct transfer when appropriate.
- Choose the greater or smaller capacity as requested.
Worked Examples
Container A holds 3 equal cups. Container B holds 5 of the same cups. Which holds more?
- Both capacities use the same cup.
- 5 > 3.
Answer: Container B
Common Mistakes and How to Help
The height of a container alone does not determine its capacity.
Were the measuring cups the same size?
Questions to Check Understanding
- Were the measuring cups the same size?
- What in the numbers or diagram supports your answer?
Practice Advice
Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.
Next Practice
- Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
- If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.