Comparison Word Problems up to 10: How Many More?
📖 Let's solve comparison stories! These stories will ask you "how many more?" of something there is. We can use our drawing and matching strategy to find the answer.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
A comparison word problem asks you to find the difference between two groups.
🎯 Your Plan to Solve "How Many More?" Stories: 1. Read the Story: Find the two groups you are comparing. 2. Draw Both Groups: Draw a picture for the first group, and a picture for the second group right below it. 3. Match Them Up: Draw lines connecting items from the first group to the second group until one group runs out of items to match. 4. Count the Extras: The items in the bigger group that are left without a partner is your answer!
Example Story: "A cat has 7 toys. A dog has 5 toys. How many more toys does the cat have?" * Groups: The cat's 7 toys and the dog's 5 toys. * Match: Match 5 of the cat's toys to the 5 dog toys. * Count Extras: The cat has 2 toys left over. * Answer: The cat has 2 more toys. The subtraction sentence is 7 - 5 = 2.
Try it
Let's solve some comparison stories!
Instructions: Read the story, imagine the picture, and solve.
Problem 1: Lila scored 8 goals. Max scored 6 goals. How many more goals did Lila score than Max? * Subtraction sentence: ___ - ___ = ___ * Answer: ___ more goals.
Problem 2: There are 9 red flowers and 5 yellow flowers in a garden. How many more red flowers are there? * Subtraction sentence: ___ - ___ = ___ * Answer: ___ more red flowers.
Problem 3: A big table has 10 chairs. A small table has 7 chairs. How many more chairs does the big table have? * Answer: ___ more chairs.