Have connecting cubes readily available. Discuss students' choice of tools and use of strategies.
12 pets; Possible response: I started with nine fish; one dog makes ten pets and two cats make 12.
14 pets; Possible responses: I started at nine and counted 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. I used my ten frames. I had one full ten frame and then four in the other one, so 14.
N. Pet Stories
Show or tell how you solve the problems.
Romesh has a dog, nine fish, and two cats. How many pets does he have?
Ana has nine birds and five fish. How many pets does she have?