Question

The number of bees on the red flower is 4, on the yellow flower is 3, and on the pink flower is 1. How many bees are there in all?

• A. $14$
• B. $5$
• C. $6$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $8$

Solution: Option A

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

Ask:

What information do we get from the question?
Ans: The number of bees on the red flower is 4, on the yellow flower is 3, and on the pink flower is 1.

What do we have to find out?
Ans: The total number of bees.

How can we find the total number of bees?
Ans: By adding 4, 3, and 1

What is the total?
Ans: $4+3+1=8$

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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