Recognize subtraction as taking away objects from a group
Count and subtract using visual representations of objects
Solve subtraction stories by removing objects up to 10
Connect number sentences to real-world take-away situations
What You'll Practice
1
Completing subtraction story problems with animals and objects
2
Subtracting by counting pictures and removing objects
3
Taking away dots and other visual items to find differences
Why This Matters
Taking away objects is how you first learn what subtraction really means. This hands-on approach builds number sense and prepares you for all future math, from basic arithmetic to solving equations in algebra.