Bryan has 17 beads.
Adam has 4 beads.
How many less beads does Adam have than Bryan?
- 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 beads that Adam has less than Bryan =
(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 17 beads but Adam has 4 beads.
4 is less than 17.
So, (2) Adam gets the shorter bar.
(d)
Number of beads that Adam has less than Bryan
= 17 - 4
= 13
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 2; (c) 2; (d) 13