The Colts have scored 10 points. The Saints have scored 3 points. How many more points do the Colts have than the Saints?
This is a tricky question. When the kids hear the words "How many more", they usually think about adding the two numbers together. More sounds like adding, right? This is actually a subtracting problem. Help me by practicing with the kids at home. They will see problems like this on the big test in March.
I tell the class that when you are comparing two things...you need to subtract to find the difference. Take the big number and take away the small number in whatever situation you're working with. Start working this in to your math practice around the house. It'll pay off in the end!
