Understanding Taller and Shorter

Who is taller, Emma or her dad?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are the same height

• Her dad

• Emma

Which is taller, the tree or John?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are the same height

• John

• The tree

Which is taller, the giraffe or the tree?

• The giraffe

• The tree

• Both are the same height

• Cannot be determined

Which is taller, the building or the house?

• The building

• The house

• Both are the same height

• Cannot be determined

Which ladder should you use to pick apples from the apple tree?

• Neither ladder

• The red ladder

• The yellow ladder

• Both ladders are the same height

How many cubes tall is the purple tower?

• 7 cubes

• 10 cubes

• 5 cubes

• 3 cubes

How many cubes tall is the yellow tower?

• 7 cubes

• 10 cubes

• 5 cubes

• 3 cubes

What is important when measuring heights with objects?

• Objects must be heavy

• Objects must be of the same size

• Objects must be colorful

• Objects must be light

How many blocks tall is the milk carton?

• 4 blocks

• 5 blocks

• 6 blocks

• 7 blocks

How many paper clips tall is the cup?

• 2 paper clips

• 3 paper clips

• 4 paper clips

• 5 paper clips