Overshoot and Return
Overshoot and Return:
A number line strategy where students will take jumps of ten forwards or backwards until the go past their target number. They will then add or subtract in smaller pieces until then end up at the target number.
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Important Information:
Students are encouraged to use an open number line while working on this strategy. This will allow student to take jumps of 10's and 1's without having to worry about equal spacing or running out of room. Students should start by placing number on a number line and practice rounding up and rounding down to the nearest 10's.
Examples of what students might do:
Examples of what students might say: "I started at 44 and counted up by tens until I got to 74. I then took away 2."
Strategies to Support Student Learning:
Use an open number line to model the problem
Practice rounding number up and down to the nearest ten
Things You Can Do In The Classroom
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