Understanding Open Number Lines

Understanding Open Number Lines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Mathematics, Education

3rd - 5th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of an open number line, explaining how it can be used for addition and subtraction. It demonstrates the flexibility of the open number line by showing different ways to solve problems, such as decomposing numbers and using compensation. The tutorial includes practical examples, like calculating sales in a bakery, to illustrate these techniques. It emphasizes that there are multiple correct methods to use an open number line, encouraging viewers to find the approach that works best for them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an open number line?

A number line with only positive numbers

A number line that is blank before use

A number line with only negative numbers

A number line with fixed numbers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you use an open number line to solve 6 + 3?

By making three jumps of 1 or one jump of 3

By making three jumps of 2

By making two jumps of 4

By making one jump of 9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to decompose a number?

To add it to another number

To subtract it from 100

To break it into smaller parts

To multiply it by 10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it useful to decompose numbers when using an open number line?

It makes the number line longer

It makes the numbers smaller

It changes the final answer

It helps in making calculations easier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using friendly numbers on an open number line?

They make calculations more complex

They simplify the addition process

They increase the number of steps

They make subtraction easier

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does compensating a number mean in the context of an open number line?

Adding or subtracting a little to make calculations easier

Multiplying the number by 2

Dividing the number by 10

Ignoring the number completely

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might you start with the larger number when using an open number line?

To cover more ground quickly

To avoid using the smaller number

To make the number line shorter

To make the number line longer

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your answer on an open number line seems incorrect?

Start over with a different method

Check the reasonableness of your answer

Ask someone else to solve it

Ignore it and move on

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key takeaway about using open number lines?

They are only useful for subtraction

There is only one correct way to use them

They are not useful for mental math

Different methods can lead to the same correct answer

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you struggle with a problem on an open number line?

Use a calculator instead

Ignore the problem

Ask your teacher for help

Give up and try something else

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