Sets
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Sort the cutlery in a drawer into two sets (for example spoons and not spoons). Count each set. Which set has more?
Any correct sort and counts; the child compares using ‘more’ and ‘fewer’.
2
Take 10 buttons, beans or small stones. Sort them by size (big or small). How many in each set?
The two numbers must add up to the total (10).
3
Take 6 things and sort them in two different ways. Say your rules.
Two different rules, such as colour and kind, each with clear labels.
4
Count the toys in your toy box. Sort them into two sets, for example cars and not cars. Write both numbers and how many altogether.
The two set numbers must add up to the total.
5
Find a set of things in your kitchen that have something the same. Name your rule.
Any clear rule, such as ‘things that are round’.