Subtraction Strategies Matching Cards

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Subtraction Strategies Matching Cards: Large title 'Subtraction Strategies Matching Cards'; three numbered instructions across the top (match strategy, write/draw, use counters/notes). Three-column grid: left column labelled 'STRATEGY' contains stacked boxed strategy tiles with label and icon for each (Count Back with back-step arrows and numbers, Use a Number Line with 0–10 line, Part–Part–Whole circle diagram, Make a Ten ten-frame, Compensation scale icon, Expanded Form example '200 + 30 + 4'...

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This A4 printable is a subtraction strategies mat with labelled strategy 'cards' in a left column and two empty columns titled 'What it means / How it works' and 'Example' for students to write or draw explanations and worked examples. It includes visual icons (number line, ten-frame, part–part–whole diagram, scales) and a small personal number line and counter area at the bottom to support concrete modelling. Use it to consolidate strategy naming, reasoning and representation when teaching subtraction methods.

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