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Intro to the Number Line

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Intro to the Number Line
K1st2ndMath
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Summary

Learn about creating a number line, representing whole numbers on a number line, & find sums and differences within 100.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to the Number Line:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to the number line first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to the number line outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what intro to the number line means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.