Fruit
Eli has nine oranges and three apples. Luke has six oranges and seven apples. Eli says he has the same amount of fruit as Luke. Is Eli correct? Show and tell how you know.
More Accessible Version
Eli has five oranges and three apples. Luke has two oranges and seven apples. Eli says he has the same amount of fruit as Luke. Is Eli correct? Show and tell how you know.
More Challenging Version
Eli has nine oranges and three apples. Luke has six oranges and seven apples. Joel has two oranges and eleven apples. Eli says he has the same amount of fruit as Luke and Joel. Is Eli correct? Show and tell how you know.
Plan
Underlying Mathematical Concepts
Possible Problem-Solving Strategies
Formal Mathematical Language and Symbolic Notation
A student may independently select a printed number line, number chart, ten frames, graph paper, etc. as they work on a task.
Suggested materials
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