Overview

Kindergarten Math

2. Interpret compositions of quantities within 10

2.23 Writing a subtraction statement up to 10

Writing a Subtraction Statement Up to 10

Turn pictures and stories about taking objects away into a real subtraction statement, using numbers up to 10 and the minus and equals signs.

What You'll Learn

Recognize that a subtraction statement has a starting number, a minus sign, a number taken away, and an equals sign

Write a subtraction statement such as \( 7 - 3 = 4 \) after counting objects that are taken away

Count the total group first, then count how many are crossed out or removed before writing the number sentence

Match the picture or word story to the correct order of numbers in the statement

Check the answer by counting what is left over after subtracting

What You'll Practice

Creating subtraction statements that equal a given number

Finding different combinations of numbers that produce the same difference

Working with subtraction facts within 10

Why This Matters

Writing subtraction statements builds your foundation for all future math. This skill helps you understand how numbers relate to each other and prepares you for solving equations, working with negative numbers, and tackling everyday problems like calculating change or comparing quantities.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Subtraction

Number Sense

Fact Families

Mental Math

Arithmetic

AB Curriculum Aligned