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Subtracting multi-digits
with regrouping Activity 1: Number Line Subtraction
Learning Objectives:
• Students will understand the concept
of subtracting multi-digits with
regrouping.
• Students will practice subtracting
numbers using a number line.
Time Frame: 10 minutes
Instructions:
1. Draw a number line on the board or
use a large number line poster.
2. Explain to the students that they will
be practicing subtraction using the
number line.
3. Write a subtraction problem on the
board, e.g., 58 - 27.
4. Ask the student to start at 58 on the
number line.
5. Instruct the student to subtract 27 by
moving left on the number line.
6. Encourage the students to count the
jumps they make on the number line
to find the answer.
7. Repeat with a few more subtraction
problems, gradually increasing the
difficulty.