I can subtract
Take away and compare to write subtraction sentences, including taking all and taking zero.
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Take away and count
When some go away, we subtract.
Write it as a sentence
5 − 3 = 2 is read "5 minus 3 equals 2".
· Not the suggested order
How many more?
Pair them up. What is left over is the difference.
· Not the suggested orderThe difference
Taking the smaller from the bigger gives the difference.
· Not the suggested orderTake them all
A number minus itself is 0.
· Not the suggested orderTake away 0
Taking away 0 leaves a number the same.
· Not the suggested orderSubtract within 9
· Not the suggested orderAbout I can subtract practice
“I can subtract” is unit 11 of Stage 2, for ages 7–8, in numbers & operations. Take away and compare to write subtraction sentences, including taking all and taking zero.
Its steps are: Take away and count, Write it as a sentence, How many more?, The difference, Take them all, Take away 0, Subtract within 9. Each step has 10 problems and is free with no sign-up. 90% or better earns three stars.