Bryan and Adam have 170 beads.
Bryan has 60 more beads than Adam.
Find the number of beads that Bryan has.
- 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 Bryan has = _____
(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
(1) The total is given.
(c)
Who gets the shorter bar?
(1) Bryan
(2) Adam
Bryan has 60 more beads than Adam.
So, (2) Adam gets the shorter bar.
(d)
If 60 more beads are given to Adam, Bryan and Adam will have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that Bryan has
= (170 + 60) ÷ 2
= 230 ÷ 2
= 115
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 1; (c) 2; (d) 115