Instructions
A Venn diagram helps us sort items based on what they have in common. Each circle represents a rule. If an item fits both rules, it goes in the overlapping middle section. If it fits neither rule, it goes outside the circles.
Activity 1: Sorting Numbers
Look at the list of numbers below. Sort them into the correct parts of the Venn diagram.
10 7 4 15 20 8 25 9 12
Even Numbers
Multiples of 5
Outside
Activity 2: Sorting Shapes
Read the descriptions of the items below. Sort them into the correct parts of the Venn diagram based on the rules.
a blue square | a red circle | a yellow triangle | a red rectangle | a blue star | a green pentagon
Has 4 sides
Is Red
Outside
Activity 3: Reading a Venn Diagram
This Venn diagram shows which fruits a group of children like. Look at the diagram and answer the questions below.
Likes Apples
Likes Bananas
Sam
Chloe
Maria
Ali
Tom
Outside
Ben
- Who likes both apples and bananas?
_________________________________________________________ - Who likes apples but does not like bananas?
_________________________________________________________ - How many children like bananas? (Remember to count everyone in the 'Likes Bananas' circle).
_________________________________________________________ - Who does not like apples or bananas?
_________________________________________________________
Answer Key
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Activity 1: Sorting Numbers
- Even Numbers only: 4, 8, 12
- Middle (Both): 10, 20
- Multiples of 5 only: 15, 25
- Outside: 7, 9
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Activity 2: Sorting Shapes
- Has 4 sides only: a blue square
- Middle (Both): a red rectangle
- Is Red only: a red circle
- Outside: a yellow triangle, a blue star, a green pentagon
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Activity 3: Reading a Venn Diagram
- Maria
- Sam, Chloe
- 3 (Maria, Ali, Tom)
- Ben