Introducing subtraction

Introducing subtraction using small numbers and vocabulary such as ‘take away’, ‘how many are left?’ and the subtraction sign.

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Using part-whole models to complete subtraction sentences.

Introducing parts and wholes.

More sentences to complete to match the pictures.

Complete the sentences to match the pictures.

These buses are very full and not all the children can get on. How many are left waiting?

Using 'take away' and 'take from' with small numbers.

Our robot is now a 'take 3' machine. What numbers will be coming out of him/her?

The blue and green arrows are flying in formation. Some zoom off, but how many are left?

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