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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-QLD8KE-DZDO

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1.8 - 6 =
2.7 - 3 =
3.4 - 1 =
4.3 - 1 =
5.3 - 3 =
6.5 - 1 =
7.5 - 4 =
8.9 - 4 =
9.7 - 0 =
10.1 - 1 =
11.9 - 3 =
12.4 - 3 =

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

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.