Understanding Combinations of Counters

Miss Emily from motiontutor.com demonstrates how to make the number five using a five frame and two different color counters. She uses red and blue blocks to show various combinations that add up to five, such as one red and four blues, two reds and three blues, and so on. The lesson encourages students to try this activity at home with different objects to explore the concept of making five.

What materials does Miss Emily use in this lesson?

• A five frame and one color counter

• A ten frame and one color counter

• A five frame and two different color counters

• A ten frame and two different color counters

How many red and blue counters are used in the first combination to make five?

• One red and four blues

• Three reds and two blues

• Two reds and three blues

• Four reds and one blue

In the second combination, how many red counters are used?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the total number of counters used in each combination?

• Five

• Seven

• Four

• Six

In the third combination, how many blue counters are used?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What does Miss Emily emphasize about the colors in the combinations?

• The colors must always be the same

• The colors can change but the total remains five

• The colors should be more red than blue

• The colors should be more blue than red

In the fourth combination, how many red counters are used?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the key takeaway from the lesson about making five?

• Five can only be made with more blues

• Different combinations of colors can make five

• Five can only be made with more reds

• Only one combination can make five

What does Miss Emily encourage students to do at home?

• Avoid using counters to make five

• Use only blue counters to make five

• Use only red counters to make five

• Try different combinations to make five

How many different combinations are shown in the lesson?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five