Subtraction within ten
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. 4 − 2 = ?
2. 5 − 3 = ?
3. 5 − 2 = ?
4. 3 − 2 = ?
5. 2 − 1 = ?
Answer key · Subtraction within ten
1. 2
Start with 4 counters. 2 are crossed out.
Count the counters that are left: 1, 2.
4 − 2 = 2.
2. 2
Start with 5 counters. 3 are crossed out.
Count the counters that are left: 1, 2.
5 − 3 = 2.
3. 3
Start with 5 counters. 2 are crossed out.
Count the counters that are left: 1, 2, 3.
5 − 2 = 3.
4. 1
Start with 3 counters. 2 are crossed out.
Count the counters that are left: 1.
3 − 2 = 1.
5. 1
Start with 2 counters. 1 is crossed out.
Count the counters that are left: 1.
2 − 1 = 1.
Try it together
Make a small group of blocks. Remove some and ask how many are left. Say and write the subtraction together, then put the blocks back to check.