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Teaching Notes
Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
Before You Begin
- Count equal intervals.
Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers
- Find the starting value on the number line.
- For addition, count forward; for subtraction, count backward.
- Count moves rather than including the starting mark.
Worked Examples
Use a number line for 5 + 3 and 8 − 3.
- From 5, move forward three steps: 6, 7, 8.
- From 8, move backward three steps: 7, 6, 5.
Answer: 5 + 3 = 8; 8 − 3 = 5
Common Mistakes and How to Help
Count spaces between marks, not the marks themselves.
Does the same step size work between every pair of adjacent marks?
Questions to Check Understanding
- Does the same step size work between every pair of adjacent marks?
Practice Advice
Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.
Next Practice
- Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
- If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.