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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1QYA8PI-1NMO

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1.4 - 2 =
2.3 - 0 =
3.6 - 3 =
4.8 - 7 =
5.1 - 1 =
6.9 - 1 =
7.1 - 0 =
8.8 - 8 =
9.5 - 2 =
10.5 - 5 =
11.3 - 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. 4 - 2 =2
  2. 3 - 0 =3
  3. 6 - 3 =3
  4. 8 - 7 =1
  5. 1 - 1 =0
  6. 9 - 1 =8
  7. 1 - 0 =1
  8. 8 - 8 =0
  9. 5 - 2 =3
  10. 5 - 5 =0
  11. 3 - 3 =0
  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.