1st - 3rd Grade Common Core Subtraction Strategies Resources

Subtract numbers within 20 using ten frames with this first-grade math worksheet!

Students further hone subtraction skills by using their understanding of addition with this appealing math worksheet!

On this third grade math worksheet, kids round to estimate the difference between two numbers, a useful strategy for checking the results of calculations.

Practice using ten frames to find missing numbers with this friendly subtraction worksheet!

Use the mat to give students extra practice composing a 10 as they learn to add to 20.

Learners practice open number line subtraction within 100 with this engaging math worksheet!

Give learners practice subtracting tens from two-digit numbers using a number line with this hands-on worksheet!

This worksheet will challenge your third graders to round numbers and then them. Students will answer multiple choice questions by rounding up or rounding down numbers in the problems provided.

These Christmas presents are missing some color! Challenge your second grader to review addition and subtraction facts by solving the equations in these gifts.

Introduce learners to open number line subtraction within 100 with this engaging math worksheet!

Want to soothe those subtraction woes? Cupcakes to the rescue! This neat, sweet worksheet will guide your kid through subtraction facts.

Give learners more practice subtracting tens from two-digit numbers using a number line with this hands-on worksheet!

Practice writing subtraction equations using the number line strategy with this first-grade math worksheet!

Build number sense and familiarity with numbers 1–120 with this fun game! Students will roll a die and move that many more spaces. The first player to reach 120 wins!

Help your little one practice her adding subtracting skills with this game of ten frames! Each ten frame has a set of ten boxes.

Subtracting with multiple zeros in the “top number” doesn’t need to be a seemingly endless cycle of borrowing. The Subtract One strategy simplifies the task with two easy steps.

Each ten frame has ten boxes. Some boxes have red chips and others don't. If the top half of the ten frame is filled with red chips, how many are left? 10-5=5.

Help students get a grasp on mentally adding or subtracting 10 from a multiple of 10 with this fun BINGO game!

The decomposing and composing subtraction strategy can be a handy tool for tough three-digit numbers. Use this worksheet to give your students the practice they need to nail down the concept.

This solve-and-check worksheet encourages kids to solve subtraction problems, and then check their answers with addition.

In this worksheet, students solve problems to figure out 10 less.

Take these Hanukkah themed word problems for a spin!

Give learners more practice subtracting tens from two-digit numbers using a number line with this hands-on worksheet!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Mental Math Bingo with Multiples of 10.