Bryan has 14 marbles.
Adam has 5 marbles.
How many more marbles does Bryan have than Adam?
- 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) Bryan
(2) Adam
- Number of marbles that Bryan has more than Adam =
(a)
Which model should we draw?
(1) Model Part-whole
(2) Model Comparison
We should draw a (2) Model Comparison.
(b)
Is the total given?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(2) The total is not given.
(c)
Who gets the shorter bar?
(1) Bryan
(2) Adam
Bryan has 14 marbles but Adam has 5 marbles.
So, 5 is less than 14.
(2) Adam gets the shorter bar.
(d)
Number of marbles that Bryan has more than Adam
= 14 - 5
= 9
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 2; (c) 2; (d) 9