Comparing groups: More Less Same practice quiz for kids

📚 Topic Summary

Comparing groups is a fundamental math skill. We determine if one group has more, less, or the same number of items as another group. When a group has more, it contains a greater quantity. A group has less when it contains a smaller quantity. If both groups have the same number of items, they are equal.

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its definition:

1. Term: More
2. Term: Less
3. Term: Same
4. Term: Group
5. Term: Compare

1. Definition: To examine the similarities or differences between things.
2. Definition: A number of things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.
3. Definition: Containing an equal quantity.
4. Definition: Containing a smaller quantity.
5. Definition: Containing a larger quantity.

Answer Key:

1. More - Containing a larger quantity.
2. Less - Containing a smaller quantity.
3. Same - Containing an equal quantity.
4. Group - A number of things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.
5. Compare - To examine the similarities or differences between things.

🔢 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words:

When comparing two groups, we can determine which has ________, ________, or the ________ number of items. If Group A has more items than Group B, we say Group A has ________. If Group A has fewer items than Group B, we say Group A has ________. If both groups have the same number of items, they are ________.

Answer Key:

When comparing two groups, we can determine which has more, less, or the same number of items. If Group A has more items than Group B, we say Group A has more. If Group A has fewer items than Group B, we say Group A has less. If both groups have the same number of items, they are equal.

💡 Part C: Critical Thinking

Explain a situation in your daily life where you might need to compare groups to determine 'more', 'less', or 'same'.