Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Number Lines

Help first graders visualize the commutative property of addition with this number line worksheet! Students will use the number line to find each sum, then write the answer on the line to complete the equation. With four pairs of equations, learners will begin to recognize the commutative property of addition.

The commutative property sets students up for success as they learn basic fact fluency within 10. Students can also take these strategies and apply them when simplifying larger expressions, where changing the order may lead to finding a solution more efficiently. 

For more practice with the commutative property, take a look at Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Pictures #1 or The Commutative Property of Addition: Matching.