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Subtraction Mastery Algorithms

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Subtraction Mastery Algorithms

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🔢 Part 1: Subtraction Without Regrouping

Instructions: Solve these subtraction problems. Show your working in the space provided. Remember to line up the tens and ones columns!

1. 54 − 13 = _____
2. 72 − 44 = _____
3. 68 − 27 = _____
4. 81 − 60 = _____
5. 95 − 50 = _____

🔄 Part 2: Subtraction With Regrouping (Borrowing)

Instructions: These problems need regrouping! Remember: when the bottom number is bigger than the top number in a column, you need to borrow from the next column. Show all your steps!

Reminder: When you borrow 1 ten, it becomes 10 ones!

6. 43 − 27 = _____
7. 62 − 38 = _____
8. 75 − 48 = _____
9. 51 − 29 = _____
10. 70 − 46 = _____

🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Self-Assessment

11. Which type of subtraction do you find easier? Circle your answer:

Subtraction without regrouping

Subtraction with regrouping

Both are the same difficulty

12. Explain in your own words what "regrouping" or "borrowing" means in subtraction:
13. How confident do you feel about solving subtraction problems today?

Very confident - I can do these easily!

Quite confident - I understand most of it

A bit unsure - I need more practice

Not confident - I need help

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