Taller or shorter?

Taller or shorter?

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This task is about deciding whether some students are shorter or taller than others .
The arrows in the diagram below show who "is taller than".
For example, the arrow pointing from Tyron to Aroha shows that Tyron is taller than Aroha.
 
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taller-than-arrow.png
"is taller than"
 
Use the diagram to complete the following sentences.

Question 2Change answer

a)  TyronSamArohaMere is taller than Mere.

Question 2Change answer

b)  TyronSamArohaMere is shorter than Aroha.

Question 2Change answer

c)  TyronSamArohaMere is the shortest person.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto marking displayed to students).
Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Equations and expressions
Keywords: 
mapping diagrams, greater than, less than
Description of task: 
Students interpret a relationship diagram about the relative heights of four children.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically, set 3
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 
 

  

Y4 (08/2002)
a) Tyron easy
b) Sam easy
c) Sam moderate

 

Diagnostic and formative information: 
  Common Error Likely Reason
a) Sam  
b) Mere  
c) Aroha Looks like the youngest in the pictures.