Surf for More Math

Lesson 2 - Sorting Objects in Different Ways

Use these interactive activities to encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about sorting objects in different ways. Students can try these activities on their own or in pairs.

Goals

Sort objects more than one way, using one attribute at a time.

Describe a sorting rule.

Instructions for Use

Colour, Shape, Size lets students practice sorting objects more than one way, using one attribute at a time.

The blocks inside the oval are the same colour, shape, or size. To use Colour, Shape, Size, drag the blocks that belong with them into the middle of the oval. Click the "Check" button to see if the answer is correct. Click the "New Problem" button for a new set of blocks.

Sorting prompts students to describe a sorting rule.

To use Sorting, drag and drop the object into the correct container. Click the "New Game" button to sort other objects.

Speakers are needed to play this applet.