Addition sentences using number lines - sums up to 18

Learning Objectives Identify the starting number in an addition sentence. Count forward 'hops' on a number line to represent the second number. Find the sum by looking at the landing point on the number line. Write a complete addition sentence that matches a number line model. Draw hops on a number line to solve an addition problem. Solve addition problems with sums up to 18 using a number line. Imagine a little frog 🐸 hopping on lily pads! How can we count his hops to find out how far he went? We will learn to use a number line, which is like a path for numbers. It helps us see how numbers get bigger when we add. This makes adding super easy and fun! Real-World Applications Counting steps when you walk down the hall. Adding more toy cars 🚗 to your collect...

TermDefinitionExample Number LineA long line with numbers in order. It's like a ruler for counting! 📏A line showing numbers like 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... AdditionPutting groups together to find the total. It means 'adding more'.You have 3 apples 🍎🍎🍎 and get 2 more 🍎🍎. You add them together. Addition SentenceA math sentence that uses numbers and signs to show addition.8 + 4 = 12 is an addition sentence. Plus Sign (+)This sign tells us to add numbers together. We say 'plus' or 'and'.In 5 + 2, the '+' is the plus sign. Equals Sign (=)This sign means 'is the same as'. It shows us the answer.In 5 + 2 = 7, the '=' shows that the total is 7. SumThe answer you get when you add numbers. It's the total amount.In 5 + 2 = 7, th...

The Starting Spot Rule Start at the first number. In an addition sentence like 6 + 5, you always find the first number (6) on the number line to begin. The Hopping Rule First Number + Hops = Sum The second number tells you how many hops 🐸 to make. Always hop to the right for addition! The Landing Spot Rule a + b = c The number you land on after all your hops is the sum, or the answer (c).