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Subtraction Within 5

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-6LPTAU-DG91

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1.3 - 3 =
2.2 - 1 =
3.3 - 2 =
4.5 - 4 =
5.1 - 1 =
6.4 - 0 =
7.2 - 0 =
8.5 - 0 =
9.1 - 0 =
10.5 - 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.

Show answers for version 1
  1. 3 - 3 =0
  2. 2 - 1 =1
  3. 3 - 2 =1
  4. 5 - 4 =1
  5. 1 - 1 =0
  6. 4 - 0 =4
  7. 2 - 0 =2
  8. 5 - 0 =5
  9. 1 - 0 =1
  10. 5 - 1 =4

Worked example

5 - 2 = 3. Show five dots and cross out two.

Common mistake

Adding the two numbers instead of taking away.

Helpful hint

Start with the first number and cross out the second number.