Matching Tally Marks w/pictures

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What are tally marks?

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Tally marks are a way to count things using lines. Each group of five lines makes counting easier.

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How do you count using tally marks?

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You count by making one line for each item. After four lines, the fifth line crosses the first four.

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What does one tally mark represent?

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One tally mark represents one item or one count.

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What does five tally marks look like?

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Five tally marks look like four vertical lines with a diagonal line crossing them.

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How can you use tally marks to count bears?

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You can draw a tally mark for each bear you see to keep track of how many there are.

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If you see three bears, how many tally marks do you draw?

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You draw three tally marks.

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What do you do after you reach five tally marks?

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You start a new group of tally marks for the next counts.

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How can pictures help with tally marks?

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Pictures can show what you are counting, making it easier to understand the number.

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If you have a picture of two bears, how many tally marks do you draw?

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You draw two tally marks.

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What is the purpose of using tally marks?

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Tally marks help us count and keep track of numbers easily.