Adam has 17 stickers at first.
Adam gives away 5 stickers.
How many stickers does Adam have in the end?
- Which model should we draw?
(1) Model Part-whole
(2) Model Comparison
- Is the total given?
(1) Yes
(2) No
- Who gets the shorter bar?
(1) At first
(2) Adam gives away
- Number of stickers that Adam has in the end =
(a)
Which model should we draw?
(1) Model Part-whole
(2) Model Comparison
We should draw a (1) Model Part-whole.
(b)
Is the total given?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(1) The total is given.
(c)
Who gets the shorter bar?
(1) At first
(2) Adam gives away?
5 stickers is less than 17 stickers.
So, (2) 'Adam gives away' gets the shorter bar.
(d)
Number of stickers that Adam has in the end
= 17 - 5
= 12
Answer(s): (a) 1; (b) 1; (c) 2; (d) 12