SUBTRACTION USING THE EMPTY NUMBERLINE

This activity will show you how you can count on to find the answer to a subtraction sum.  Then you can play the game on your own at home.

Using the empty numberline you need to count on from the smallest number.  Add the numbers together to find the answer.  Convict Count On

Use your Empty Numberline to help show the steps.   Can you explain why we are adding to work out a take away sum?