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Subtraction Within 5

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-U3KPYS-EI55

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1.2 - 2 =
2.4 - 2 =
3.5 - 4 =
4.4 - 3 =
5.2 - 1 =
6.5 - 2 =
7.3 - 1 =
8.2 - 0 =
9.1 - 0 =
10.3 - 2 =

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

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.