Question

Identify the number frames and subtraction equation that fits the given sentence.
“Pawpa invites a few guests for a party. 7 have arrived, and a few are yet to arrive.”

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Solution: Option B

Say: Let’s read the question.

Ask:

What information is given in the question?
Ans: Only 7 out of the total number of guests have arrived.

What are the missing numbers?
Ans: The total and the difference is missing

What does the number frame in option A represent?
Ans: 18 – 6 = 12

Is this correct and why?
Ans: No, because the representation does not match the
equation.

What does the number frame in option B represent?
Ans: 18 – 7 = 11

Is this correct and why?
Ans: Yes, because the representation matches the equation.

What does the number frame in option C represent?
Ans: 17 – 6 = 11

Is this correct and why?
Ans: No, because the representation does not match the equation.

What does the number frame in option D represent?
Ans: 19 – 7 = 12

Is this correct and why?
Ans: No, because the representation does not match the equation.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the correct number frame, and write the equation.