The Challenge:

Here's one for you little "Dudes" and "Dudettes" compliments of Michelle Lugassi's second graders Kevin, Justine, and Natasha.

Mrs. Mallard had 15 ducklings, then she had 3 more. How many did she have in all?

The Solution:

Should you decide to ponder the problem and accept the challenge, communicate your solution to Mister Goodmath at "rooneym@mistergoodmath.org". Great solutions will be featured on T.V. during WAVE morning announcements.
 
 

The Hint:

Do as Kevin, Justin, and Natasha did, draw a picture to solve this problem.