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* Whole class dialogue  - Discussion of each part of the activity  
* Whole class dialogue  - Discussion of each part of the activity  
* Open-ended questions – How can we find out if the containers hold the same amount?  What can we tell just by looking at them?  
* Open-ended questions – How can we find out if the containers hold the same amount?  What can we tell just by looking at them?  
* Project work – as part of a wider maths topic on measuring volume and capacity
* Project work – as part of a wider maths topic on measuring volume and capacity.
* Enquiry-based learning – children are discovering the answer to questions that they are encouraged to pose themselves.
* Enquiry-based learning – children are discovering the answer to questions that they are encouraged to pose themselves.
* Arguing and reasoning – persuading each other about their ideas.
* Arguing and reasoning – persuading each other about their ideas.
* Exploring ideas – developing practical, physical understanding of key mathematical principles.
* Exploring ideas – developing practical, physical understanding of key mathematical principles.