Subtraction Stories Worksheet
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Subtraction Stories Worksheet
📖 Part 1: Subtraction Stories
WALT: We are learning to understand subtraction as taking away and finding the difference in number stories.
Sarah had 8 kumara in her māra kai (vegetable garden). She picked 3 kumara for dinner. How many kumara are left?
There were 6 kākāriki (green parrots) in the pōhutukawa tree. 2 kākāriki flew away to find food. How many kākāriki stayed in the tree?
Aroha collected 9 shells at Mount Maunganui beach. She gave 4 shells to her whānau. How many shells does she have left?
9 - 4 = _____
Aroha has _____ shells left.
🎨 Part 2: Draw Your Subtraction Story
English: I had _____ native birds. _____ flew away. Now I have _____ birds left.
Reo Māori: I had _____ manu. _____ rere atu. Now I have _____ manu left.
_____ - _____ = _____
Story starter: In Tauranga, there were _____ ____________. Then _____ ____________. How many are left?
🗣️ Part 3: Share and Reflect
Instructions: Share your drawing with a friend. Tell your story in English first, then try using some reo Māori words like "tāwhā" (take away).
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