Understanding Multiplicative Comparisons

The video tutorial introduces Rufus and Ginger, two pets with a treat and toy problem. Rufus steals Ginger's treats, and the video demonstrates how to use multiplicative comparisons to solve this issue by grouping treats. Later, Ginger retaliates by taking Rufus's toys, and the video uses equations and pictures to solve this problem. The tutorial concludes by summarizing different methods for making multiplicative comparisons, including visuals, equations, and verbal expressions.

What problem is Rufus causing with Ginger's treats?

• Rufus is ignoring the treats.

• Rufus is eating all the treats.

• Rufus is hiding the treats.

• Rufus is stealing Ginger's treats.

How many treats did Rufus have compared to Ginger?

• Four times as many

• Three times as many

• Five times as many

• Twice as many

What did Rufus have more of compared to Ginger?

• Toys

• Treats

• Food

• Bones

How many groups of three treats did Rufus have?

• Five groups

• Two groups

• Three groups

• Four groups

What did Ginger do in response to Rufus's actions?

• She ignored Rufus.

• She stole some of Rufus's toys.

• She shared her treats with Rufus.

• She barked at Rufus.

How many toys did Ginger have compared to Rufus?

• Three times as many

• Four times as many

• Twice as many

• Five times as many

What method was used to solve the toy problem?

• Asking Rufus

• Guessing the answer

• Using a picture and an equation

• Using a calculator

What did Ginger have more of compared to Rufus?

• Food

• Bones

• Treats

• Toys

What is a multiplicative comparison?

• Comparing by division

• Comparing by subtraction

• Comparing by multiplication

• Comparing by addition

Which phrase indicates a multiplicative comparison?

• As many as

• Less than

• More than

• Times as many