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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1XS7HGC-DZDO

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1.3 - 1 =
2.8 - 1 =
3.5 - 5 =
4.8 - 2 =
5.7 - 2 =
6.9 - 3 =
7.2 - 2 =
8.1 - 1 =
9.3 - 3 =
10.9 - 2 =
11.9 - 9 =
12.6 - 6 =

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

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.