Rebuild one whole
Explain complete coverage without gaps or overlaps. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Explain complete coverage without gaps or overlaps. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Relate a visible part to the unchanged whole. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Identify the complement of a partial covering. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Compare amounts by matching equal sectors. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Explain that halves require equal amounts. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Compare large and small pieces that cover the same area. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Describe a half combined with one or more sixth pieces. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Connect a part-whole picture with a position on a bar. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Distinguish a piece name from the combined amount. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Identify the referent whole before comparing physical shares. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.