Grade 1 Math

Number Line to 10

Number Line to 10 helps children practise finding missing numbers and seeing what comes before, after, or between. Read the short guide, solve one task online, and print a worksheet for extra repetition.

How to solve this

  • Numbers grow by one each step to the right.
  • Numbers get smaller by one each step to the left.
  • A missing number sits exactly between its neighbours.

Examples

4, 5, __, 7

6

Which number is between 2 and 4?

3

What children practice

  • reading a number line
  • counting one step forward or back
  • finding a number between two others

Practice online

Try one short exercise in the browser.

Printable worksheet

Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.

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FAQ

What should children know before number Line to 10?

It helps if children are already comfortable with numbers to 10 in order.

What can we do if number Line to 10 feels hard?

Move one step at a time along the number line. A number line is easier when the child points instead of guessing.

How much practice is enough?

A short round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for first graders. Stop while the child is still focused.