Adam has 20 beads.
Bryan has 2 beads.
How many less beads 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) Adam
(2) Bryan
- Number of beads that Bryan has less 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) Adam
(2) Bryan
Adam has 20 beads but Bryan has 2 beads.
2 is less than 20.
So, (2) Bryan gets the shorter bar.
(d)
Number of beads that Bryan has less than Adam
= 20 - 2
= 18
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 2; (c) 2; (d) 18