+ De plus que means more than. +
- De moins que means less than. -
Today we answered some questions as a group, using some cubes to show more and less, for example, what is two more than 9? What is 1 less than 8?
Even with a limited knowledge of French, you can help your child practise using and understanding these terms at home by using them in a question that is otherwise entirely English. For example, What is 3 de plus que 5? or What is 2 de moins que 10? We need to associate the term with the meaning, so keep the actual math simple and focus more on what the question is asking. Are we adding or taking away?
Many children impressed me today when they were able to understand what a printed question was asking by looking at the first letter of the word. (Is it P for plus or M for moins?)
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