Equa-/Equi- Prefix

Front

Which sentence best shows the meaning of equal?

Back

Each team had the same number of players.

Front

What would happen if two sides of a scale were in equilibrium?

Back

Both sides would be balanced.

Front

If a teacher wants to equalize the amount of candy for each student, what would she do?

Back

Give every student the same number of candies.

Front

Which real-world example describes an equinox?

Back

A day when day and night are the same length.

Front

How are equity and equality different?

Back

Equity means fairness, equality means the same.

Front

If two runners are equidistant from the finish line, what must be true?

Back

Both runners are the same distance from the finish line.

Front

Which situation shows equivalent amounts? Options: 4 quarters and 1 dollar bill, 5 quarters and 1 dollar bill, 50 cents and 1 dollar bill, 3 quarters and 1 dollar bill.

Back

4 quarters and 1 dollar bill.

Front

Why might a judge be more concerned with equity than equality?

Back

Because fairness might mean giving people different amounts based on need.

Front

Imagine a science experiment where two containers are equidistant from a heat lamp. What is the most likely result?

Back

Both containers will receive the same amount of heat.

Front

Equivalent

Back

Equal in value or amount