Looking for Pigs
Angela has 7 pigs. Angela sees 3 pigs by the fence. Angela sees 2 pigs by the barn door. Angela sees 1 pig in the mud puddle. Does Angela see all her pigs? Show and tell how you know.
More Accessible Version
Angela has 5 pigs. Angela sees 1 pig by the fence. Angela sees 2 pigs by the barn door. Angela sees 1 pig in the mud puddle. Does Angela see all her pigs? Show and tell how you know.
More Challenging Version
Angela has 10 pigs. Angela sees 3 pigs by the fence. Angela sees 5 pigs by the barn door. Angela sees 1 pig in the mud puddle. Does Angela see all her pigs? If she does not, how many pigs does she have left to find? Show and tell how you know.
Plan
Underlying Mathematical Concepts
Possible Problem-Solving Strategies
Formal Mathematical Language and Symbolic Notation
A student may independently select a printed number line, number chart, ten frames, graph paper, etc. as they work on a task.
Suggested materials
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