Math Literacy: Mathematical Concepts
2 x 3 Matrix w/Double Conclusions
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Cube
Main ideas
Square
Features
Features
Conclusion about this main idea
Sides
Count the sides
Count the sides
A square has ______ sides.
The sides are shaped like
squares
Corners
Hold the block and count the
corners
Touch each corner with your
pencil
A cube has more corners
A cube has _______
corners.
A square has ______
corners.
Build something
Make a design on paper
What can you do
with it?
A cube has ______ sides.
Conclusion about these features
Cubes are Three
Dimensional
Conclusion about these features
Squares are Two
Dimensional
Conclusion about this main idea
Conclusion about this main idea
A square is easier to draw
and use