Year 1

Linking subtraction equations to problem solving contexts

Year 1

Linking subtraction equations to problem solving contexts

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore how subtraction can be linked to problem solving contexts. We will be applying the previously learnt strategies to solve problems.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Use the number line to solve 8 - 4 =
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Correct answer: 4
6
8
Q2.
Use the number line to solve 10 - 3 =
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5
6
Correct answer: 7
Q3.
Use the number line to solve 5 - 2 =
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Correct answer: 3
4
5

3 Questions

Q1.
First, there were six ladybirds. Then, two of them flew away. How many ladybirds were left?
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Correct answer: 4
5
8
Q2.
The farmer owned seven sheep. Five were inside the pen. How many were outside the pen?
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Correct answer: 2
6
7
Q3.
There were nine fish in the tank. The, one jumped out of the tank! How many fish were left in the tank?
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3
5
Correct answer: 8