Activities to Teach Students Addition Sentences Using Number Lines – Sums to 20
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Teaching addition sentences to students can be a challenging task, especially if they have not yet understood the concept of adding numbers or if they find it difficult to memorize the addition facts. However, there are numerous activities that can be used to teach students addition sentences using number lines for sums up to 20. Here are some fun and engaging activities that can help students to improve their addition skills.
1. Number Line Board Game: The Number Line Board Game is a simple yet effective way to teach students addition sentences with a number line, up to 20. Create a number line on a board or chart paper and then draw a second line underneath the first line. Divide students into pairs or small groups and give them each a dice. They will roll the dice and then move along the numbered lines, adding the numbers as they go. For example, if a student rolls a 3 and the first line has 5 written above it, they will move along the second line to 8 (5+3).
2. Clothespin Math: Clothespin math is another fun and engaging activity to help teach students addition sentences. Draw a number line with the numbers 0-20 written on it. Then, write different addition sentences on clothespins and have the students match the clothespins to the correct number on the number line. For instance, a clothespin might read “3+6=9,” and the student would clip it onto the number 9 on the number line.
3. Hopscotch: Use chalk to draw a hopscotch board on a sidewalk or a classroom floor. Alternate adding and subtracting blocks in each square. You can randomly change the number of blocks for instance; a square can have two blocks while another three blocks. Have students hop along the hopscotch board while reciting the sums. For example, if they land on a square with two blocks and the number 5, they would say “5+2=7”.
4. Basketball Addition: Draw a number line on a whiteboard or a chart paper and divide students into two teams. Give each team a ball, and when their team is up, have them stand about five feet away from the board. The teacher writes an addition sentence on the board and as each student in the team shoots the ball into the basket that they think is the answer using the number line as a guide. The team that gets the most points wins.
5. Interactive Worksheets: Interactive worksheets can be a fun and engaging way to help students learn about addition sentences with number lines. Some popular interactive worksheet resources include Education.com and IXL.com. With interactive worksheets, students can complete questions using number lines to practice sums up to 20.
In conclusion, teaching students addition sentences using number lines can be fun and engaging with the right activities. Number line board games, hopscotch, basketball addition, clothespin math, and interactive worksheets are excellent activities that can be used to help students practice sums up to 20 using number lines. By implementing these activities, students can learn and practice addition in a fun and interactive way, increasing their confidence and skills in math.