Subtract Using Compensation on a Number Line #1

Pair the compensation strategy with number lines to expertly solve subtraction equations! In this worksheet, students will use a number line to visualize compensation. Learners must use compensation to turn the subtrahend into a friendly hundred, then plot the equation on the blank number line.

Compensation is a helpful strategy for second and third graders who are starting to subtract numbers within 1,000. Showing compensation on a number line can help learners visualize how compensation works, leading to a stronger understanding of the strategy. Subtracting round, even numbers can make subtraction easier, whether students are working problems out on paper or doing mental math!

For a review, try Subtract Using Compensation: Number Line Models. If students are ready for a challenge, try Subtract Within 1,000 Using Compensation #1.