PencilGo

Subtraction Within 5

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-5NFILJ-EI55

Free printable
1.4 - 1 =
2.2 - 1 =
3.1 - 0 =
4.3 - 1 =
5.3 - 0 =
6.5 - 5 =
7.3 - 2 =
8.3 - 3 =
9.5 - 0 =
10.5 - 4 =

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.

Show answers for version 4
  1. 4 - 1 =3
  2. 2 - 1 =1
  3. 1 - 0 =1
  4. 3 - 1 =2
  5. 3 - 0 =3
  6. 5 - 5 =0
  7. 3 - 2 =1
  8. 3 - 3 =0
  9. 5 - 0 =5
  10. 5 - 4 =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.