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Teach Addition Using Number Lines And Partitioning

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Teach Addition Using Number Lines And Partitioning

It's important that your pupils are able to employ a variety of informal methods to solve addition questions. Here, we look two methods: partitioning and counting on on a number line. This example looks at TO + TO but can be applied to calculations with larger numbers.

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Maths in Minutes
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Addition and Subtraction: from informal to formal
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This video demonstrates how to teach addition using number lines and partitioning.

In this Maths in Minutes video, educators are shown how to teach addition using number lines and partitioning. The video emphasizes the importance of students being able to utilize informal methods to solve addition problems. By exploring methods such as partitioning and counting on on a number line, students can develop a versatile approach to addition. The example in the video focuses on adding two numbers together, but the techniques can be applied to larger calculations as well.

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00:10 Why is it beneficial for students to learn addition using number lines and partitioning?

00:16 How can partitioning and number lines help students in solving addition problems effectively?

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