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Subtraction with Physical Objects

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Subtraction with Physical Objects

Subtraction with Physical Objects

Children using counters for subtraction

🔢 Part 1: Subtraction Stories with Objects

1. There were 12 apples on a tree. 5 apples fell off. How many apples are left on the tree?

Use counters or objects to solve this problem. Draw or write what you did:

Number sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

2. Sarah had 18 stickers. She gave 6 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have now?

Use objects to show your working:

Number sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

3. There were 15 birds in a tree. 7 birds flew away. How many birds are still in the tree?

Show your thinking with objects or drawings:

Number sentence: _____ - _____ = _____

📊 Part 2: Part-Part-Whole Models

4. Complete the part-part-whole model for 14 - 6 = 8

Draw a part-part-whole diagram showing the whole and both parts:

Whole: _____ Part 1: _____ Part 2: _____

5. Use objects to solve 20 - 8. Then draw your part-part-whole model:

20 - 8 = _____

Whole: _____ Part 1: _____ Part 2: _____

🎯 Part 3: Choose the Correct Answer

6. If you have 16 blocks and take away 9 blocks, how many blocks are left?

5 blocks

7 blocks

9 blocks

25 blocks

7. Which number sentence matches this story: "There were 13 lollies in a jar. Tom ate 4 lollies."

13 + 4 = 17

13 - 4 = 9

4 - 13 = 9

13 - 9 = 4

🧮 Part 4: Independent Practice

8. Solve these subtraction problems using objects. Write the number sentence for each:

a) 17 - 5 = _____

b) 22 - 7 = _____

c) 19 - 12 = _____

9. Create your own subtraction story problem using the number sentence 25 - 9 = 16:

🌟 Part 5: Challenge Questions

10. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) _____ - 6 = 11

b) 24 - _____ = 15

c) 30 - 12 = _____

11. Which strategies can help you with subtraction? Check all that apply:

Counting backwards

Using objects to take away

Drawing pictures

Using a number line

Thinking about addition

12. Explain how you would solve 23 - 8 using objects:

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