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For students learning how to estimate during subtraction, this exercise will make matters much simpler.


Estimating to Subtract

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.

Subtract One Strategy: Subtracting with Zeros

Subtract the numbers to find the difference, then color code the answer for odd or even.

Subtracting Raindrops

Become a master subtracter with this helpful subtraction strategy!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a Number Line Model #3

Learn to solve double-digit subtraction problems with this compensation worksheet for second and third graders!

Subtract Using Compensation: Match and Solve

Put your logic skills to the test as you add and subtract large numbers.

Missing Digits

Build your two-digit subtraction skills with this inviting worksheet!

Subtract Using Compensation: Number Line Models

Adding and subtracting large numbers can sometimes be difficult. Estimating is an easy way to figure out if your answer is close, or if you need to try again.

Using Estimation: Knowing What’s Too Big and Too Small

Learn to use the compensation strategy to construct simpler subtraction problems in this colorful worksheet!

Subtract Using Compensation: Make a New Equation

Practice spelling, math, and critical thinking with this fun addition and subtraction worksheet. Solve math problems to reveal answers to riddles.

Math Riddles: Add and Subtract

Kids use details from the word problems on this third grade math worksheet to construct and solve subtraction problems with numbers up to three digits long.

Subtraction Word Problems: Subtract 'Em

Review subtraction and check your work with this worksheet that asks kids to subtract, then add in reverse.

Check Your Work: Subtraction

Break down two-digit numbers into tens and ones in this helpful subtraction worksheet!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a New Equation #2

Solve double-digit subtraction problems with ease in this second- and third-grade worksheet!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a New Equation #1

Don&rsquo;t get discouraged by tricky two-digit subtraction; instead, try the decomposition method!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a Number Line Model #2

Practice the decomposition method of subtraction in this accessible worksheet!

Subtract Using Decomposition: Make a Number Line Model #1

Help your students subtract with confidence by sharing two different strategies. Use this lesson to build on students’ understanding of subtraction and to evaluate this key skill.

Subtraction with Regrouping

Secret codes and ninjas make everything more interesting, including subtracting 4-digit numbers!

Subtracting Four-Digit Numbers

Master multi-digit subtraction with this informative third-grade math worksheet!

Subtracting by Place Value: 3-Digit Numbers

Children practice solving multi-step word problems by subtracting, then dividing, in this ocean-themed worksheet. 

Multi-Step Subtraction and Division Problems

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

Rounding: Magical Math!

In this math exercise, have your students find the difference by using regrouping.

Subtraction with Regrouping: Focus on the Fundamentals

Follow the clues to find mystery numbers with this second- and third-grade hundred chart worksheet!

Hundred Chart: Mystery Number

In this practice worksheet, students solve 15 three-digit subtraction problems with regrouping.

Triple-Digit Subtraction

This underwater-themed worksheet is a playful way for learners to practice solving multi-step word problems.

Sea Creatures Word Problems: Multi-step Addition and Subtraction

On this third grade math worksheet, kids solve decimal subtraction problems as they calculate change on a trip to the ballpark.

Making Change at the Ballpark

Use this resource to support your students as they analyze word problems involving addition and subtraction. Focus on their process, and then allow them to solve to find the answer.

Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

Get your students comfortable with discussing multiple strategies to solve subtraction problems with this lesson on two- and three-digit subtraction. It may be taught independently or as support for the lesson Subtraction with Regrouping.

Discussing Subtraction Strategies

Word problems can be overwhelming to students, but if they have a tool to help them, they can handle it! Use this as a stand alone lesson or alongside *Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems*.

Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

Use this lesson to teach your students how to determine if they should use addition, subtraction, or both operations to solve a word problem by following four simple steps.

Stepping Through Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

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