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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1SWAM2A-1NMO

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1.5 - 3 =
2.10 - 4 =
3.3 - 3 =
4.10 - 7 =
5.3 - 2 =
6.5 - 0 =
7.8 - 7 =
8.5 - 4 =
9.7 - 5 =
10.10 - 9 =
11.1 - 0 =
12.8 - 2 =

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

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.