Subtract Using Compensation: Number Line Models

Build your two-digit subtraction skills with this inviting worksheet! In each of the six problems, learners will need to use the compensation strategy to subtract the multiple of ten closest to the subtrahend, then add back the difference. Students can use the number line to represent the steps in the compensation strategy. 

This worksheet is designed for second and third graders who are learning the strategies for solving two-digit subtraction problems. They can use the number line as a visual representation to better understand the compensation strategy. This strategy can help students gain confidence with subtraction and improve their mental math skills. 

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