Comparison word problems

Learning Objectives Identify 'more than' and 'fewer than' in word problems. Use drawings to model comparison problems. Write an addition equation for 'more than' problems. Write a subtraction equation for 'fewer than' problems. Solve for the difference between two numbers. Find an unknown number in a comparison problem. Who has more toys? 🧸 You or your friend? Let's learn how to find out! We will learn to solve story problems. These problems compare two groups. We will find out who has more or fewer. Real-World Applications Sharing snacks with a friend 🥨 Comparing who has more stickers ✨ Counting your toys and your sibling's toys 🚗 Seeing who read more books 📚

TermDefinitionExample CompareTo see if a group has more, fewer, or the same amount.I have 5 crayons 🖍️. You have 3 crayons. We compare to see I have more. More ThanA bigger amount or a larger number. It means you add! (+)Tom has 6 balls 🏀. I have 2 more than Tom. I have a bigger number of balls. Fewer ThanA smaller amount or a smaller number. It means you subtract! (-)Sue has 8 dolls 👧. I have 3 fewer than Sue. I have a smaller number of dolls. DifferenceThe answer when you compare. It tells you 'how many more' or 'how many fewer'.He has 5 cars 🏎️. She has 2 cars. The difference is 3 cars. EquationA math sentence that uses an equals sign (=).5 + 2 = 7 is an equation. It tells a math story.

Finding the Difference Bigger Number - Smaller Number = Difference Use this when you know both amounts and need to find 'how many more' or 'how many fewer'. Finding the Bigger Number Smaller Number + Difference = Bigger Number Use this when you know the small amount and how many 'more' the other amount is. Finding the Smaller Number Bigger Number - Difference = Smaller Number Use this when you know the big amount and how many 'fewer' the other amount is.