Center
Compare (1–5)
Stage 1: Add and Subtract within 10
Narrative
Students use cards with addition and subtraction expressions within 10.
Stage 2: Add and Subtract within 20
Narrative
Students use cards with addition and subtraction expressions within 20.
Stage 3: Multiply within 100
Narrative
Students use cards with multiplication expressions within 100.
Stage 4: Divide within 100
Narrative
Students use cards with division expressions within 100.
This stage of the Compare center is used in grades 3, 4, and 5. When used in grade 3 or 4, remove the cards with two-digit divisors.
Stage 5: Fractions
Narrative
Students use cards with fractions. They may use either deck of fraction cards or combine them together to play.
Stage 6: Add and Subtract Fractions
Narrative
Students use cards with expressions with addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator.
Stage 7: Multi-digit Operations
Narrative
Students use cards with expressions with all 4 operations resulting in numbers over 1,000.
Stage 8: Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers
Narrative
Students use cards with expressions with multiplication and division of fractions.