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Kindergarten Math · Problem type
Compare by capacity
Use this for “Which jar holds more cups?”
Picture
First jar holds 3 cups more.
Second jar holds 3 cups less.
Each line joins a pair. The extras have no partner.
This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.
First jar
example · cups
Second jar
example · cups
How many more cups
worked out · cups
Number sentences
Match 7 and 4 cups: 3 extra cups
Good to know
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Fill each jar with cups of water. Use the same cup each time.
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The jar that takes more cups holds more.
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Same number of cups? Then they hold the same.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
First jar: 7 cups
Second jar: 4 cups
FIND
how many more cups
Step 1 · Find how many more cups
Match 7 and 4 cups: ? extra cups
Match the cups one to one. Count the extra cups.
7 − 4
The first jar holds more.
Count on from 4: 5, 6, 7 → 3
How many more cups: 3 cups
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
7 − 4 = 3 ✓
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