2. Remember that when you use the counting-on strategy to think of the bigger number first. Count out aloud with Miss James as she jumps along the number line.

In this KS1 Maths article you'll learn what number lines are and how to add and subtract using them. We also have KS1 Maths videos, a quiz and lots of examples.

You can use number lines, number bonds, fact families, 10 squares and counters, or even just writing the numbers down. Sometimes it is faster and easier to do calculations in your head.

Dale Fletcher, Richard T. Boon, David F. Cihak, Effects of the TOUCHMATH Program Compared to a Number Line Strategy to Teach Addition Facts to Middle School Students with Moderate Intellectual ...