Let’s go step by step to count and compare each pair of groups.
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Row 1: Carrots
Left group:
Count the carrots — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 →
6 carrots
Right group:
Count the carrots — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 →
6 carrots
6 is equal to 6 → Use
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Row 2: Cookies
Left group:
Count the cookies — 1, 2, 3, 4 →
4 cookies
Right group:
Count the cookies — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 →
8 cookies
4 is less than 8 → Use
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Row 3: Robots
Left group:
Count the robots — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 →
5 robots
Right group:
Count the robots — 1, 2, 3 →
3 robots
5 is greater than 3 → Use
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Row 4: Stars
Left group:
Count the stars — 1, 2, 3 →
3 stars
Right group:
Count the stars — 1, 2, 3, 4 →
4 stars
3 is less than 4 → Use
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Row 5: Pears
Left group:
Count the pears — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 →
5 pears
Right group:
Count the pears — 1, 2, 3, 4 →
4 pears
5 is greater than 4 → Use
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Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compare numbers in a set worksheet.