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Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students practice the concept of comparing sizes, specifically identifying which object is shorter among a pair. The worksheet is divided into four boxes, each containing two items of varying height. Within each box, students are prompted to look at the objects and circle the one that is short. The pairs include a screwdriver and a nail, a pair of chess pieces (a queen and a pawn), a space shuttle and a rocket, and two children of different heights.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to visually discern the height of objects and understand the concept of “short.” It introduces them to basic comparative analysis by encouraging them to evaluate and distinguish between the heights of the two items presented. This exercise helps develop critical observation skills and supports their ability to make comparisons, which are foundational in mathematical reasoning and everyday decision-making. Moreover, it allows students to engage with familiar objects, facilitating a better grasp of the concepts of tall and short.