Connect length addition and subtraction to an integer number line. — Guided Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 2 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. A length is 10 units. 2 units are added. What is the new length? 10 + 2 = ___
  2. A length is 8 units. 6 units are added. What is the new length? 8 + 6 = ___
  3. A blue ribbon is 6 cm and a red ribbon is 4 cm. How long together? 6 + 4 = ___
  4. A caterpillar crawls 3 units, then 7 units. How far altogether? 3 + 7 = ___
  5. A length is 8 units. 4 units are added. What is the new length? 8 + 4 = ___
  6. A length is 6 units. 2 units are added. What is the new length? 6 + 2 = ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 2.MD.B.5. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 2.MD.B.5 — Solve addition and subtraction problems about lengths

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