Adam has 900 stickers.
Bryan has 700 stickers.
How many less stickers 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
- How many less stickers does Bryan have than Adam?
(a)
Which model should we draw?
(1) Model Part-whole
(2) Model Comparison
As the question asks for '
less',
we should draw a (2) Model Comparison.
(b)
Is the total given?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(2) No, the total is not given.
(c)
Who gets the shorter bar?
(1) Adam
(2) Bryan
Adam has 900 stickers but Bryan has 700 stickers.
700 is less than 900.
So, (2) Bryan gets the shorter bar.
(d)
Number of stickers that Bryan has less than Adam
= 900 - 700
= 200
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 2; (c) 2; (d) 200