2nd Grade Add/Subtract on a Number Line Games and Practice

Practice Goals

• Understand using jumps on a number line to add, subtract, and track distance.
• Use open number lines and labeled jumps before switching to symbolic notation.
• Explain the answer in words, diagrams, or equations instead of guessing.

Common Mistakes

• Counting landing points instead of counting the jumps between them.
• Skipping the visual model and trying to memorize a procedure for add/subtract on a number line.
• Finishing a mission without checking whether the answer matches the original story or unit.

Use Cases