Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10 using objects and drawings (K.OA.A.2, MP.1, MP.4)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~1 min math.gK.s.ex_12

Act Out Story

Prompt

Story: There are 6 fish in a bowl. 2 more fish are added. How many fish in the bowl? Build with counters.

M-K-S-EX-12-A Illustration
Illustration: a clear fishbowl with 6 colorful fish swimming; 2 more fish in a small net being lowered into the bowl fro

Illustration: a clear fishbowl with 6 colorful fish swimming; 2 more fish in a small net being lowered into the bowl from above.

How it's presented
mode manipulative
Answer criteria
type numeric with equation
value
8
equation
6 + 2 = 8
Hints
  1. Put 6 counters. Then add 2 more. Count all.
  2. Did the number get BIGGER or SMALLER?
Misconceptions to watch
  • Subtracts (says 4)
  • Counts only the 2 added