Let’s solve this step by step.
We need to count each type of bug in the picture and make tally marks for them. Then write the total number in the “NUMBER” column.
First, let’s look at each row of bugs and count carefully.
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Step 1: Count the ladybugs (the round ones with spots)
Row 1:
- Ladybug at position 3 → 1
- Ladybug at position 6 → 2
Row 2:
- Ladybug at position 7 → 3
Row 3:
- Ladybug at position 1 → 4
- Ladybug at position 4 → 5
- Ladybug at position 6 → 6
- Ladybug at position 7 → 7
Total ladybugs =
7
Tally marks for 7: |||| ||| (that’s 5 + 2)
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Step 2: Count the ants (striped body, six legs)
Row 1:
- Ant at position 2 → 1
- Ant at position 4 → 2
- Ant at position 5 → 3
Row 2:
- Ant at position 4 → 4
- Ant at position 5 → 5
Row 3:
- Ant at position 2 → 6
- Ant at position 3 → 7
Total ants =
7
Tally marks for 7: |||| |||
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Step 3: Count the butterflies (winged bugs)
Row 1:
- Butterfly at position 1 → 1
- Butterfly at position 7 → 2
Row 2:
- Butterfly at position 3 → 3
- Butterfly at position 6 → 4
Row 3:
- Butterfly at position 5 → 5
Total butterflies =
5
Tally marks for 5: |||| |
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Step 4: Count the bees (fuzzy body, wings, antennae)
Row 2:
- Bee at position 1 → 1
- Bee at position 2 → 2
That’s it! Only 2 bees.
Total bees =
2
Tally marks for 2: ||
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Now let’s fill in the table:
| BUG | TALLY | NUMBER |
|-----------|--------------|--------|
| Ladybug | |||| ||| | 7 |
| Ant | |||| ||| | 7 |
| Butterfly | |||| | | 5 |
| Bee | || | 2 |
✔ Double-checking counts:
Ladybugs: Row1(2) + Row2(1) + Row3(4) = 7 ✔️
Ants: Row1(3) + Row2(2) + Row3(2) = 7 ✔️
Butterflies: Row1(2) + Row2(2) + Row3(1) = 5 ✔️
Bees: Only in Row2, positions 1 & 2 → 2 ✔️
All correct!
Final Answer:
Ladybug: Tally = |||| ||| , Number = 7
Ant: Tally = |||| ||| , Number = 7
Butterfly: Tally = |||| | , Number = 5
Bee: Tally = || , Number = 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tally marks worksheet.
