We start with some revision of subtracting 2-digit numbers mentally and using the vocabulary of subtraction. Negative numbers are introduced by subtracting a larger number from a smaller number with the help of a number line. Don't forget to try the timed challenge, subtracting decimals as fast as you can, as well as the maze game. Click in the maze to start and watch out for the tiger!
A quick check up on subtracting 2-digit numbers up to 49 with the help of a number grid.
There are lots of different ways of asking subtraction questions and here we look at the most frequently used of these.
The second number is missing in these number sentences. Adding on using the number grid is usually a good way of working these out.
It's make you own calculations up for this activity. I always like to make them as hard as I can to show just how good I am at subtracting.
When a larger number is subtracted from a smaller number the answer will be negative. A number line is a great help to count back below zero..
A tricky timed challenge, subtracting decimals. You really need to be good at maths to do well on this!
The dog is after the bones, but watch out for that tiger who will gobble them all up! Remember to click inside the grid to start and the subtractions are quite easy!