Match equivalent number representations (numeral, dots, ten-frame, fingers, tally, word) for 0-10
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~2 min math.gK.f.ns.number_representations.ex_01

Six Way Match

Prompt

Find all 6 cards that show the number 5: the numeral 5, 5 dots, 5 on a ten-frame, 5 fingers, 5 tally marks, and the word 'five.'

M-K-F-EX-19-A Manipulative Physical / non-image

Photo of 12 representation cards spread on a desk — 6 cards representing 5 (numeral, dots, ten-frame, fingers, tally, word) plus 6 decoy cards (representations of 4 and 6). Child is to find and group the 6 cards that all represent 5.

How it's presented
mode manipulative manipulative shuffled representation card deck focused on 5
Answer criteria
type set of cards
rubric
All 6 cards correctly identified as representing 5; no decoys included.
expected count
6
Hints
  1. Look for the numeral 5 first.
  2. Then count the dots on each card to find 5-dot cards.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confuses 5 fingers with 4 fingers (miscounts finger photo).
  • Includes card showing 6 because the arrangement looks similar.
Used in lessons