Let's solve the word problem step by step.
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Word Problem:
*Ava read 3 books at school and 6 books at home. How many books did she read altogether?*
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Step 1: Understand the Problem
We need to find the
total number of books Ava read. She read some books at school and some at home, so we add them together.
- Books read at school: 3
- Books read at home: 6
We are looking for:
3 + 6 = ?
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Step 2: Draw It (Visual Representation)
Since this is a "Draw It" section, you can draw pictures to represent the books.
For example:
```
School books: 📚 📚 📚 (3 books)
Home books: 📚 📚 📚 📚 📚 📚 (6 books)
```
Then, count all the books together.
You could also draw two groups:
- One group with 3 circles (or squares) labeled "school"
- Another group with 6 circles labeled "home"
- Then combine them into one big group.
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Step 3: Solve the Math
Add the numbers:
3 + 6 = 9
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Step 4: Write the Answer
Answer: Ava read
9 books altogether.
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Final Answer:
✔ Answer It: 9 books
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This problem helps practice basic addition and understanding how to combine quantities from different places.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of kindergarten word problem worksheet.
