Exploring Multiplicative and Additive Comparisons

The video tutorial introduces multiplicative and additive comparison problems, explaining how to use clue words to determine whether to multiply or add in word problems. It provides examples of both types of problems, demonstrating how to solve them by identifying important numbers and clue words. The tutorial concludes with tips for effectively solving word problems.

What type of comparison problem involves the phrase 'times as many'?

• Multiplicative comparison

• Additive comparison

• Divisive comparison

• Subtractive comparison

What should you do when you see the phrase 'more than' in a word problem?

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

• Add

If you scored three times as many points as your friend who scored 4 points, how many points did you score?

• 8 points

• 16 points

• 12 points

• 20 points

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to the video?

• Underline the clue words

• Circle the important numbers

• Write down the equation

• Guess the answer

In the example, what are the important numbers to circle?

• 4 and 12

• 3 and 12

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 16

How do you solve the equation 3 times 4?

• By adding 3 and 4

• By subtracting 3 from 4

• By multiplying 3 and 4

• By dividing 3 by 4

If your sister scored 16 points and you scored 4 points less, how many points did you score?

• 10 points

• 14 points

• 16 points

• 12 points

What clue word indicates an additive comparison in the example?

• Equal

• Less

• Times

• More

What is the equation to solve if you scored 4 points less than 16?

• 16 + 4

• 16 - 4

• 4 - 16

• 4 + 16

What should you do after identifying the clue words in a word problem?

• Guess the answer

• Circle the numbers

• Determine the next steps

• Write down the question