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Common Core Subtraction Word Problems Resources : Page 2

Line your rod, and get ready to practice solving two-digit subtraction word problems!

Dino Fishing: Subtraction Word Problems

Work on subtraction skills with your 3rd grader with this engaging math word problem worksheet. Combine a love of sports to show that math can be really fun!

Elliott's Museum: Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Story

Satisfy your mathematical sweet tooth with some candy subtraction word problems!

Candy Subtraction

Learners practice deciphering two-digit subtraction word problems with this second-grade math game!

Jumpy: Two-Digit Subtraction Word Problems

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Discussing Subtraction Strategies.

Glossary: Discussing Subtraction Strategies

Can you find the equations hidden in these number stories? Have your little math sleuth write out each subtraction problem to go with the word problem.

Subtraction Number Stories

Let's go on a math hike! Read each word problem out loud, and figure out the addition or subtraction equation that it represents.

Nature Math

This subtraction worksheet will help strengthen your students' ability of understanding word problems and they key words involved. Plenty of space is included for students to show their thinking!

Stamp Subtraction

Take these Hanukkah themed word problems for a spin!

Hanukkah Number Line Problems

This math worksheet asks your students to help Malia calculate her leftover party food by using their subtraction skills.

Subtraction: Party Food

Engage students in subtraction by having them create their very own subtraction problems! Students will use the word bank to write, illustrate, and solve their own equations.

Make Your Own Subtraction Problems

Mama mia! Kids must use subtraction skills to craft perfect pizzas in this game.

Subtraction Pizza Party

Parties are a lot of fun, but they’re also a lot of work. In this worksheet, students solve real-world subtraction problems to figure out how many decorations were left at the end of a party.

Subtraction: Party Decorations

Subtraction with two-digit numbers may seem complicated, but some practice on this snowflake-themed worksheet will make your kids pros in no time! After completing the 12 numerical problems, students will flex their new skills by solving a word problem.

Snowy Day Subtraction

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems.

Vocabulary Cards: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Subtraction Strategies.

Vocabulary Cards: Subtraction Strategies

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Discussing Subtraction Strategies.

Vocabulary Cards: Discussing Subtraction Strategies

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems.

Glossary: Thinking Deeply About Word Problems

This upbeat game is a fun way to help learners practice solving subtraction word problems.

Jumpy: Subtraction Word Problems Within 20

Your child will have fun strengthening her math skills while honing her reading comprehension with Christmas word problems.

Christmas Word Problems

Kids subtract apples in two-step equations to find a target number.

Two-Step Subtraction

Give your students the resources they need to solve word problems with this math lesson. Your class will learn how to categorize important keywords using a WIKED map, a visual tool that helps them through the problem-solving process.

Summertime Math Stories

This bear-y fun lesson will help your students understand addition and subtraction and reward their efforts with a sweet treat!

Math With Bears

Celebrating the Chinese New Year is fun for family and friends! Use this lesson to teach your students some of the holiday's traditions and events as they practice solving word problems, which involve time and all four math operations.

It's Time to Celebrate the Chinese New Year!

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

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

Emphasize student understanding and reasoning! This lesson plan helps learners solve story problems using sense-making strategies. This can be used alongside the lesson Solving Word Problems or as a stand-alone lesson.

Reflect on the Context First!

Kids figure out how many are missing with this catchy subtraction song.

What's Missing? Subtraction Song

Enjoy some math magic with this fun story that introduces the concept of subtraction.

Magical Subtraction

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