Question

Look at the image, and count the number of balls of each color. Complete the given addition equation.

__ + ___ = ___

• A. Red balls: $5$, Yellow balls: $6;5+6=11$
• B. Red balls: $5$, Yellow balls: $7;5+7=12$
  
• C. Red balls: $5$, Yellow balls: $7;5+6=11$
  
• D. Red balls: $6$, Yellow balls: $7;6+7=13$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B Red balls: $5$, Yellow balls: $7;5+7=12$


Solution:
Say:
Let’s read the question and observe the image.

Ask:
How many red balls are there?
Ans: $5$

How many yellow balls are there?
Ans: $7$

How many balls are there in total?
Ans: $12$

What will be the addition equation for the number frame?
Ans: $5+7=12$

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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


Probing Question:
Q. If there are 2 fewer balls, how many counters will be there in the second number frame, and why?
A: None, because the second number frame has only 2 counters. If we remove that, it will be empty.