Question

There is $1$ rose plant, $2$ daffodil plants, and $3$ tulip plants in a garden. How many plants are there altogether?

• A. $6$
• B. $5$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $6$

Solution: Option C

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

Ask:
Is this an addition or subtraction problem? Why?
Ans: It is an addition problem, because we have to find the total number of plants.

How many types of plants are there?
Ans: There is $1$ rose plant, $2$ daffodil plants, and $3$ tulip plants.

By looking at the image, tell me how many plants are there altogether?
Ans: $6$

What will be the addition equation for the problem?
Ans: $1+2+3=6$

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 we add $3$ and $1$ first and then $2$, the total will be $7$. Is that correct? Why?
A: No, because if we add the same three numbers, the order in which we add does not matter. Both $1+2+3$ and $3+1+2$ are equal to $6.$