Today, I will solve by comparing numbers in word problems that tell how many more objects are in a group .
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Teacher Resources
Compare Bigger Unknowns: “More” version word problem: Tommy has 3 more points than Jaden. Jaden has 2 points. How many points does Tommy have?
2+3=p Unknown
Solve for the unknown: 2+3=5 p=5
Considerations: Students benefit from experiencing many ways to represent the unknown (empty box, letters, symbols, etc.).
Steps: 1. Listen carefully to the numbers in the word problem. 2. Use the numbers to write an equation using a symbol or letter to represent the unknown. 3. Solve for the unknown.
Application of MPs: MP1:
What math symbol did you use today?
MP2: How do you know your answers are correct? MP7: What steps helped you solve the problems?
Directions: Choose numbers to complete the word problem. Fill in all the blanks. Solve for the unknown.
1. Sarah has more bracelets than Kaylee. Kalyee has bracelets. How many bracelets does Sarah have?
Equation
= 2. Evan has more tennis balls than Rudy. Rudy has tennis balls. How many tennis balls does Evan have?
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Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following MP questions: MP2: What math symbol did you use today? MP6: How do you know your answer is correct? MP7: What steps will help you solve the problem?