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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-RZB919-DZDO

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1.10 - 2 =
2.9 - 9 =
3.5 - 0 =
4.1 - 1 =
5.9 - 0 =
6.8 - 6 =
7.8 - 3 =
8.5 - 3 =
9.4 - 3 =
10.5 - 5 =
11.5 - 4 =
12.7 - 7 =

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

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.