Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

Using number lines is a strategy for solving subtraction problems that some children love if they understand the order of numbers. 

Start at the original number, and jump backwards however many you are taking away. You only count it when you have completed the jump and landed on the next number - be careful!

VOCABULARY

Number line: a line on which numerals are marked.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Ask your child to solve the following subtraction problems, using a number line.

• 10 - 4 = 
• 5 - 3 = 
• 7 - 2 = 
• 15 - 5 = 
• 20 - 2 =