Subtraction Jump Strategy Practice
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Subtraction Jump Strategy Practice
🦘 Part 1: Understanding the Jump Strategy
Remember: The jump strategy helps us subtract by jumping backwards on a number line in easy steps!
Start at 84, then jump back by breaking 27 into easier numbers:
84 → _____ → _____ → _____
Show your jumps: 156 → _____ → _____ → _____
📏 Part 2: Number Line Practice
Draw arrows to show your jumps backwards from 73:
Answer: 73 - 25 = _____
Mark your starting point and show all your jumps:
Answer: 142 - 56 = _____
🧮 Part 3: Choose Your Strategy
📖 Part 4: Word Problems
Use the jump strategy to solve this problem. Show your working:
Answer: Sarah has _____ stickers left.
Show your jumps:
Answer: There are _____ books still in the library.
Use the jump strategy and show your working:
Answer: They need to drive _____ more kilometres.
🎯 Part 5: Challenge Problems
Plan your jumps first, then show your working:
Show your jump strategy solution:
Answer: _____ seats are still available.
Now solve your problem using jumps:
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