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Subtraction Within 10

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

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1.9 - 4 =
2.6 - 5 =
3.8 - 4 =
4.2 - 1 =
5.9 - 0 =
6.4 - 2 =
7.9 - 9 =
8.7 - 0 =
9.3 - 3 =
10.1 - 0 =
11.3 - 0 =
12.5 - 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. 9 - 4 =5
  2. 6 - 5 =1
  3. 8 - 4 =4
  4. 2 - 1 =1
  5. 9 - 0 =9
  6. 4 - 2 =2
  7. 9 - 9 =0
  8. 7 - 0 =7
  9. 3 - 3 =0
  10. 1 - 0 =1
  11. 3 - 0 =3
  12. 5 - 1 =4

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.