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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-Q1E16G-DZDO

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1.7 - 3 =
2.3 - 2 =
3.6 - 1 =
4.1 - 0 =
5.7 - 0 =
6.2 - 0 =
7.7 - 4 =
8.6 - 2 =
9.5 - 5 =
10.3 - 3 =
11.8 - 7 =
12.3 - 1 =

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

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.