Using Open Number Lines

Using Open Number Lines

Peter has created ten videos to demonstrate a range of strategies using number lines to teach addition and subtraction of whole numbers and fractions.

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Using Open Number Lines
  • 1. Open number lines fo partitioning and addition (levels 1 and 2)

    Peter Sullivan introduces a series on addition for primary school, highlighting its importance in early education. He focuses on open number lines and various calculation strategies, including adding one and two-digit numbers. Students are encouraged to explore different methods, such as partitio...

  • 2. Open number lines for subtraction (levels 1 and 2

    Peter Sullivan introduces a video on subtraction in early education, highlighting the challenges students face compared to addition. The curriculum focuses on one or two-digit numbers and encourages students to create their own strategies. Various methods, such as counting back and finding differ...

  • 3. Open number lines for addition (levels 2 and 3)

    Peter Sullivan introduces a video aimed at teaching addition to middle primary students. He highlights the importance of flexible calculation strategies, using concrete materials and open number lines. The series covers place value, partitioning, and regrouping, while presenting various addition ...

  • 4. Open number lines for subtraction – take away and difference (levels 2 and 3).

    Peter Sullivan explores open number lines as a tool for addition and subtraction. He highlights the challenges students encounter with subtraction and the importance of flexible thinking. The session illustrates various strategies for subtraction, demonstrating that multiple methods can lead to t...

  • 5. Open number lines for addition (levels 3 and 4)

    Peter Sullivan presents a series of educational videos that teach addition and subtraction using open number lines. Aimed at middle and upper primary students, the curriculum covers two and three-digit numbers and emphasizes methods like partitioning, rearranging, and regrouping. Students explore...

  • 6. Open number lines for subtraction (levels 3 and 4)

    Peter Sullivan introduces effective subtraction strategies for middle and upper primary students. He highlights the challenges students face with subtraction and emphasizes methods like partitioning, rearranging, and regrouping. These strategies connect to addition and are crucial for understandi...

  • 7. Open number lines for decimal addition (levels 5 and 6)

    Peter Sullivan introduces a video that teaches upper primary students how to add and subtract decimals. The focus is on understanding place value and exploring various problem-solving methods. Students use an open number line to intuitively grasp addition, reinforcing their knowledge of decimals....

  • 8. Open number lines for subtraction - take away and difference decimals (levels 5 and 6)

    Peter Sullivan introduces a video on addition and subtraction using open number lines, specifically for upper primary levels. He highlights the importance of place value and mental arithmetic. The session covers subtraction as both takeaway and difference, demonstrating various flexible methods. ...

  • 9. Open number lines for fraction addition (Levels 4, 5 and 6)

    Peter Sullivan introduces a video on using open number lines for addition and subtraction, specifically targeting fractions for upper primary classes. He explains how to visualise these operations on a number line and discusses various strategies for adding fractions. The session emphasses the re...

  • 10. Open number lines for fraction subtraction (Levels 5 and 6)

    Peter Sullivan explains how to use an open number line to teach subtraction of fractions. He highlights various methods for representing subtraction and the importance of flexibility in approaches. The process involves jumping down from numbers and recognizing different calculation methods. Throu...