Question 4 of 25beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Why do you think Samina chose two quarters of the paper?

Correct Answer

Samina chose two quarters because she thought 'two quarters' sounded like a bigger amount than 'one half.'

She did not understand that two quarters and one half are equal.

The word 'two' made her believe she would get more paper.

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Explanation

The chapter presents this scenario to highlight a common misconception children have about fractions. Samina's choice demonstrates how the same quantity can be expressed in different ways (1/2 = 2/4), and how the language used can create confusion about actual amounts.

Solution Steps

  1. Samina thought 'two quarters' sounded bigger than 'one half'

  2. She did not understand that two quarters and one half are equal

  3. The word 'two' made her believe she would get more paper

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