Let’s work through this step by step.
The task is to “Colour the cake indicated by the ordinal number” in each row.
Ordinal numbers tell us the position of something in a list — like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
We go row by row:
Row 1:
There are 5 cupcakes in a row.
The ordinal number given is “3rd”.
That means we color the 3rd cupcake from the left.
→ Count: 1st (first), 2nd (second), 3rd (third) → Color the third one.
Row 2:
5 small round cakes with swirls on top.
Ordinal: “5th”
→ Count to the 5th one from the left → Color the last one.
Row 3:
5 swirl-topped cupcakes in paper liners.
Ordinal: “1st”
→ Color the very first one on the left.
Row 4:
5 square layered cakes with cherries.
Ordinal: “4th”
→ Count: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th → Color the fourth cake.
Row 5:
5 slice cakes with strawberries.
Ordinal: “2nd”
→ Color the second cake from the left.
✔ All steps checked. The instructions are clear: for each row, find the position shown by the ordinal number and color that cake.
Final Answer:
Color the 3rd cupcake in row 1, the 5th cake in row 2, the 1st cupcake in row 3, the 4th cake in row 4, and the 2nd cake in row 5.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ordinal number worksheet.
