📏 Part 1: Number Line Addition

Instructions: Use the number lines below to solve each addition problem. Draw your hops and write the answer.

1. 15 + 8 = _____

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2. 23 + 12 = _____

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3. 18 + 14 = _____

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4. 27 + 16 = _____

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🧮 Part 2: Word Problems

Instructions: Read each problem, then use the number line to solve. Show your working and write a number sentence.

5. Sarah has 19 stickers. Her friend gives her 13 more stickers. How many stickers does Sarah have now?

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Number sentence: _____ + _____ = _____

6. A school has 24 footballs. The sports teacher buys 17 more footballs. How many footballs does the school have altogether?

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Number sentence: _____ + _____ = _____

7. Tom scored 16 points in his first game and 25 points in his second game. What was his total score?

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Number sentence: _____ + _____ = _____

8. Look at this number line solution: Starting at 22, hop 5 forward, then hop 10 more forward to reach 37.

What addition problem does this show? _____ + _____ = _____

9. Explain in your own words how a number line helps you solve addition problems.

10. Challenge: Use the number line strategy to solve 35 + 28. Explain your hopping strategy.

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