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Subtraction Within 10

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-2X6XDQ-DZDO

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1.10 - 1 =
2.6 - 4 =
3.2 - 0 =
4.5 - 5 =
5.4 - 3 =
6.6 - 5 =
7.6 - 3 =
8.2 - 1 =
9.7 - 5 =
10.7 - 1 =
11.6 - 1 =
12.10 - 10 =

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