Take a step back in time, think about an exciting or happy time in your childhood.

Question

1) Write a statement comparing two objects in your life using absolute age. (1point)
2) Write a statement comparing two objects in your life using relative age. (1 point)
3) Does absolute age or relative age provide a more accurate way to identify the age of your objects? Why? (1 points)

**Electronic devices (computer, laptop, cell phone, gaming system) cannot be used. If you compare any of these items you will receive a zero and be asked to complete the question again.

(3 points)

Answer 1

1. My favorite childhood toy, a stuffed bear I received on my fifth birthday, is older in absolute age than my action figure, which I got three years later on my eighth birthday.

2. My stuffed bear is relatively older than my action figure, as I would consider it to have more sentimental value and emotional memories attached to it, despite the action figure being the newer item.

3. Relative age provides a more accurate way to identify the significance of my objects because it considers not only the chronological age but also the emotional connections and experiences associated with them, making certain items feel "older" or more important to me than others, regardless of their actual age.