Chapter 8.3

Taking away with objects up to 5


What You'll Learn

Understand subtraction as taking away objects from a group
Count objects before and after removing some to find the difference
Connect visual representations of subtraction to number sentences
Recognize subtraction language like 'take away' in word problems

What You'll Practice

1

Subtracting by counting objects in pictures up to 5

2

Completing subtraction stories with dots and numbers

3

Matching visual subtraction problems to number sentences

Why This Matters

Taking away objects is how you first learn subtraction, one of the four basic math operations you'll use every day. This hands-on approach builds your number sense and prepares you for mental math and more complex subtraction later.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Skills

Subtraction
Counting
Number Sense
Visual Math
Story Problems
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