Let’s solve this step by step.
We need to match each number on the left with the correct group of insects on the right — meaning, count how many insects are in each group and find which number matches that count.
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Step 1: Look at the first group of insects (top right) — bees.
There are 3 bees.
So, we should match the number
3 with this group.
But wait — let’s check all groups carefully before matching.
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Step 2: Second group — ants.
Count them:
Row 1: 3 ants
Row 2: 3 ants
Row 3: 3 ants
Total = 3 + 3 + 3 =
9 ants
So, match
9 with the ants.
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Step 3: Third group — butterflies.
Count them:
Top row: 3 butterflies (blue, pink, yellow-black)
Bottom row: 2 butterflies (green-yellow, yellow-black)
Wait — let’s count again carefully:
Actually, looking closely:
- Top left: yellow-black butterfly
- Top middle: blue butterfly
- Top right: pink butterfly
- Bottom left: green-yellow butterfly
- Bottom right: yellow-black butterfly
That’s
5 butterflies.
So, match
5 with the butterflies.
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Step 4: Fourth group — ladybugs.
They are arranged in 2 rows of 4.
Row 1: 4 ladybugs
Row 2: 4 ladybugs
Total = 4 + 4 =
8 ladybugs
So, match
8 with the ladybugs.
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Step 5: Fifth group — dragonflies.
There are 4 dragonflies:
Top row: 2
Bottom row: 2
Total = 2 + 2 =
4 dragonflies
So, match
4 with the dragonflies.
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Now let’s list the matches clearly:
- Number
4 → dragonflies (4 insects)
- Number
8 → ladybugs (8 insects)
- Number
3 → bees (3 insects)
- Number
9 → ants (9 insects)
- Number
5 → butterflies (5 insects)
✔ All counts checked and verified.
Final Answer:
4 → dragonflies
8 → ladybugs
3 → bees
9 → ants
5 → butterflies
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mathslice worksheet.
