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How many dinosaurs?

Jan 31, 2020 | Kiwi – Year 1 Blog

It is essential that our youngest students develop an understanding of their mathematical world.  As Mr D tells us, “Maths is everywhere!”

Today, we solved story problems.  We discussed the important words in our story.  What are they?  What do they tell us to do?  Have a look at the way we solved the following story problem:

Mrs McLeish has six dinosaurs.  Mr McLeish gave her five more dinosaurs.  How many dinosaurs does Mrs McLeish have now?

 

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