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Add And Subtract 3 Single Digit Numbers — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for add and subtract 3 single digit numbers in Grade 1. Solve mixed addition and subtraction number sentences with three single-digit numbers, using pictures and step-by-step thinking.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Add And Subtract 4 Single Digit Numbers — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for add and subtract 4 single digit numbers in Grade 1. Solve 12 mixed addition and subtraction number sentences with four single-digit numbers, starting with simple steps and building confidence.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Fact Families — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for fact families in Grade 1. Use pictures to spot related facts, then complete missing numbers in addition and subtraction fact families.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Number Lines — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for number lines in Grade 1. Count back on a number line to solve simple subtraction stories and number sentences.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Number Lines Equation — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for number lines equation in Grade 1. Use the number line to count back, then complete subtraction equations from 12 down to 0.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Pictures Objects — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for pictures objects in Grade 1. Count each group, cross out the objects taken away, and solve subtraction stories using pictures and number sentences.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Pictures Objects 0 20 — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for pictures objects 0 20 in Grade 1. Count objects, cross out some, and solve subtraction number sentences within 20.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Sentences — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for sentences in Grade 1. Look at take-away pictures, then complete and solve simple subtraction sentences from familiar stories.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Single Digit Subtraction — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for single digit subtraction in Grade 1. Use pictures, a number line, and simple subtraction sentences to show taking away within 9.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Single Digit Subtraction Missing Number — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for single digit subtraction missing number in Grade 1. Use picture clues and counting back to find the missing number in single-digit subtraction equations.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtract 1 Digit From 2 Digit No Regrouping — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtract 1 digit from 2 digit no regrouping in Grade 1. Solve 12 subtraction problems by finding how many are left when a 1-digit number is taken from a 2-digit number without regrouping.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtract 2 Digit Numbers No Regrouping — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtract 2 digit numbers no regrouping in Grade 1. Identify tens and ones, match place-value meanings, then solve 2-digit subtraction without regrouping.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtract Count Backwards — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtract count backwards in Grade 1. Use pictures, a number line, and simple subtraction stories to practise starting at a number and counting backwards to find how many remain.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtract Count Up — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtract count up in Grade 1. Count up from the smaller number to find each difference, then complete and choose subtraction answers.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtract Draw Cross Out — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtract draw cross out in Grade 1. Cross out the objects that go away, count what remains, and solve simple subtraction stories.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtracting 1 Digit From 2 Digit Missing Number — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtracting 1 digit from 2 digit missing number in Grade 1. Find the missing number in 2-digit minus 1-digit subtraction sentences, using pictures and related-part thinking.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtracting 1 Digit From 2 Digit No Regrouping — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtracting 1 digit from 2 digit no regrouping in Grade 1. Use pictures, counting back, and simple number sentences to practise subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number without regrouping.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtracting 2 Digit Numbers Missing Numbers No Regrouping — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtracting 2 digit numbers missing numbers no regrouping in Grade 1. Solve 12 two-digit subtraction equations by finding missing numbers without regrouping, starting with the difference and then finding missing parts.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtracting From Whole Ten — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtracting from whole ten in Grade 1. Use pictures, a number line, and simple equations to practise taking away from 10 and finding how many remain.Grade 1Free PDF preview
Subtracting Whole Tens — Concept FoundationsConcept Foundations for subtracting whole tens in Grade 1. Use a number line, place-value tens, and simple subtraction sentences to practise taking away whole tens.Grade 1Free PDF previewPractice that builds confidence
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Explore subtraction practice activities within Grade 1 Math Practice, organised so children, families, and elementary teachers can move from broad learning areas to focused printable practice.
Explore subtraction practice activities within Grade 1 Math Practice, organised so children, families, and elementary teachers can move from broad learning areas to focused printable practice.
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