Understanding Unifix Cubes and Pan Balance

Rebecca and Sarah introduce a math lesson using various tools from a math kit, including a pan balance, foam number magnets, and unifix cubes. They demonstrate how to compare numbers visually using these tools, focusing on vocabulary like 'greater than' and 'less than.' The lesson includes practical examples, troubleshooting tips for the balance, and suggestions for alternative manipulatives. The video concludes with a reminder to use math vocabulary and a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What are the names of the presenters in the video?

• Rebecca and Emily

• Rebecca and Sarah

• Emily and Chris

• Allison and Sarah

Which tool is described as pivotal for moving and carrying items?

• The tray

• Color sorting bowls

• Foam number magnets

• Unifix cubes

What is the main purpose of the pan balance in the lesson?

• To measure length

• To sort colors

• To count numbers

• To compare weights

Which vocabulary words are reviewed for comparing numbers?

• Greater than and less than

• Equal and unequal

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

What is used to visually represent greater than and less than?

• Color sorting bowls

• Unifix cubes

• Pan balance

• Foam number magnets

How many apples does Emily have in the example?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Eight

• Four

What issue might occur with the pan balance during the lesson?

• It might break

• It might not reset properly

• It might be too heavy

• It might be too light

What is the first number compared using unifix cubes?

• Fourteen

• Eighteen

• Twenty

• Ten

What is the purpose of using unifix cubes in the lesson?

• To build structures

• To compare numbers

• To sort colors

• To measure length

What is the reminder at the top of the worksheet?

• The alligator symbol

• The number line

• The color chart

• The balance scale