140: Understanding Comparison Problems in Math

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about comparison problems: what they are, why they’re tricky, and how we can help students build strategies to solve them.

We’re gonna start today’s episode with a problem. Omar made 22 baskets during practice. He made 9 more baskets than Eli. How many baskets did Eli make?

This is a comparison problem and there are 3 types of comparison problems we can use with students. And they are all hard! 

We are chatting about: 

• Different types of comparison problems
• Student strategies
• Tips for planning and facilitating this work in your classroom

Links mentioned in this episode:

• 📘 Waitlist for Word Problem Workshop Book