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Subtraction Within 5

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-6BW1K0-DG91

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1.3 - 2 =
2.5 - 3 =
3.5 - 5 =
4.1 - 0 =
5.2 - 2 =
6.5 - 4 =
7.3 - 0 =
8.4 - 2 =
9.2 - 0 =
10.2 - 1 =

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