Subtract Using Compensation on a Number Line #3

Subtract like a master with the help of the handy compensation strategy! In this worksheet, students will be asked to solve four subtraction problems, using the number lines to show compensation. This worksheet includes subtraction problems within 1,000. 

These problems are perfect for second and third graders who are learning strategies meant to help them solve multi-digit subtraction. The number lines are a great visual tool that can improve students’ understanding of the compensation strategy. This strategy breaks tricky subtraction problems into smaller pieces, building students’ confidence and accuracy. 

Don’t miss the previous two worksheets in this series: Subtract Using Compensation on a Number Line #1 and Subtract Using Compensation on a Number Line #2. Keep up the practice with Subtract Within 1,000 Using Compensation #1.