Understanding Difference Problems in Math

The video tutorial focuses on teaching the difference schema in word problems, which involves comparing greater and lesser amounts to find the difference. It provides examples using river lengths and demonstrates how to use graphic organizers and the UPS Check strategy to solve problems. The tutorial includes step-by-step solutions for problems involving apples and peaches, and pens and pencils, emphasizing the importance of organizing information and checking work.

What is the primary focus of the difference schema in word problems?

• Comparing greater and lesser amounts

• Finding the average

• Calculating the product

• Identifying the total amount

In the example involving the Brazos and Red Rivers, what is being compared?

• The speed of the rivers

• The width of the rivers

• The depth of the rivers

• The length of the rivers

What is a key tool mentioned for organizing information in difference problems?

• A graphic organizer

• A thesaurus

• A calculator

• A dictionary

What does the 'U' in the UPS Check strategy stand for?

• Utilize

• Understand

• Unify

• Update

In the apples and peaches problem, what is the greater amount?

• The mass of the apples

• The number of peaches

• The mass of the peaches

• The number of apples

In Diego's problem, what does the number 26 represent?

• The difference between pens and pencils

• The number of pencils

• The number of pens

• The number of erasers