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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1P3HYLY-1NMO

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1.7 - 7 =
2.3 - 3 =
3.2 - 2 =
4.6 - 0 =
5.7 - 4 =
6.6 - 3 =
7.4 - 3 =
8.9 - 6 =
9.4 - 2 =
10.2 - 0 =
11.10 - 10 =
12.9 - 4 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. 7 - 7 =0
  2. 3 - 3 =0
  3. 2 - 2 =0
  4. 6 - 0 =6
  5. 7 - 4 =3
  6. 6 - 3 =3
  7. 4 - 3 =1
  8. 9 - 6 =3
  9. 4 - 2 =2
  10. 2 - 0 =2
  11. 10 - 10 =0
  12. 9 - 4 =5

Worked example

9 - 4 = 5. Count back four from 9: 8, 7, 6, 5.

Common mistake

Counting the starting number as one of the steps back.

Helpful hint

Count backward one step for each amount taken away.