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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1SC896D-1NMO

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1.4 - 4 =
2.3 - 2 =
3.6 - 5 =
4.7 - 4 =
5.7 - 6 =
6.10 - 1 =
7.7 - 2 =
8.10 - 8 =
9.6 - 4 =
10.7 - 7 =
11.6 - 2 =
12.9 - 8 =

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