- Definition
In math, a "relationship" is how different ideas or numbers connect to each other, like how the number of toys you have relates to how many you give away.
There is a relationship between how hard you throw a ball and how far it travels.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A relationship is like when you push a toy car harder, it goes faster.
Ask your child: What happens to your jump when you bend your knees more?
Common mix-up: Kids often think 'relationship' just means friends or family. In this context, it's about how one action connects to another, like a cause and its effect.
Examples
- The relationship between how fast you pedal your bike and how fast the bike goes.
- The connection between how high you swing your arms and how far you can jump forward.
relationship is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
+202 more mentions across the curriculum
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