It's no secret that number lines are one of the most useful tools for elementary math teachers. Offering a series of six separate number lines of differing scales, this versatile template can be used when teaching about anything from simple addition and subtraction to fractions and negative numbers.

Concepts

number lines, number sense, math modeling, modeling fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have members of your class keep a copy of this template in their binders or math folders, using them throughout the year as support with completing math exercises
• Laminate copies of this template or place them in plastic sheet protectors, allowing for students to use dry erase markers when modeling math problems
• Use a copy of this template as a visual model during whole or small group instruction

Pros

• Two number line versions are provided, one with spaces for 12 numbers and the other for 23 numbers
• Number lines are divided into equal portions
• Resource can be used across the elementary grade levels

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.NF.A.2.a 4.NF.C.6 6.NS.C.6.a MP5