Adding Using a Number Line - PowerPoint

In a Maths teaching resource aimed at primary level, the concept of addition using a number line is introduced and explored. The lesson begins with a clear objective: to practice adding numbers together using a number line, which is presented as one of the simplest methods for performing addition. The teacher guides the students through the process, which involves starting at the first number in the sum and then counting forwards by the value of the second number. For instance, to solve the sum 5 + 3, one would start at 5 on the number line and count forwards by 3 steps to reach the answer, which is 8.

The teaching resource includes a series of exercises where students are encouraged to use a number line to solve various addition problems. Each sum is laid out on the slides, prompting students to start at the first number and count forwards by the second number to find the solution. The sums provided range from simple additions such as 4 + 1, which equals 5, to more challenging ones like 2 + 7, resulting in 9. The resource also offers a worksheet with additional sums for students to practice independently, reinforcing their understanding of using a number line for addition. At the end of the lesson, students are congratulated on their work and are directed to a video for further learning on number line addition.