Distinguish Times as Many from More

Supplied materials

• Paper and a pencil; drawing and spoken explanations are welcome. An adult may read directions and options aloud.
• Supplied worked-case record: Jo has eight cards.
• All quantities and shape descriptions are supplied in the worked example and questions; no purchase or personal information is needed.

Learn the idea

A multiplicative comparison gives several copies of a reference amount. An additive comparison adds a difference to it. The phrases times as many and more name different relationships. Draw repeated reference bars for multiplication and one extra segment for an additive difference.

Identify whether the supplied comparison gives a multiplier or an added difference. For times as many, multiply the reference count by the stated factor. Label the reference amount and compared amount in the result.

Underline times as many or more before calculating. A multiplier does not mean an added difference. Draw repeated equal reference bars and label the number of copies.

1. Draw repeated equal reference bars and label the number of copies.
2. Follow the worked example. Point to each number or shape feature and say what it tells you.
3. Identify whether the supplied comparison gives a multiplier or an added difference.
4. Try the question and then the three practice questions. Check your answers and explain any change you make.

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Take it further

Six times as many as seven is 42; six more than seven is 13. Explain the distinction.

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