Attribute Sorting Anchor Chart
Math & Thinking Skills
Sorting by Attributes
Rule of Thumb
Same Feature = Same Group!
An attribute is a feature or clue that describes an object (like color, shape, or size). Sorting means grouping items that share the same attribute!
1
Sort by COLOR
🎯 Look at the color. Ignore the shape!
Red Group All Red
Blue Group All Blue
Yellow Group All Yellow
Shapes can be different if colors match!
2
Sort by SHAPE
🎯 Look at the shape. Ignore the color!
Circles Group 0 Straight Sides
Squares Group 4 Equal Sides
Triangles Group 3 Straight Sides
Colors can be different if shapes match!
3-Step Sorting Detective Strategy
1 Observe attributes 2 Pick one rule 3 Group together!
Detective Question
"What is the same?"