Subtraction sentences for word problems - numbers up to 10

Learning Objectives Identify the starting number in a word problem. Identify the number being 'taken away' in a word problem. Choose the correct symbols (minus and equals) for subtraction. Write a complete subtraction sentence for a story. Solve subtraction word problems with numbers up to 10. Explain what each part of their subtraction sentence means. You have 7 yummy apples 🍎. You share 3 with a friend. How many do you have now? We will learn how to turn stories into math problems! This helps us find out 'how many are left'. It is like being a math detective 🕵️‍♀️. Real-World Applications Sharing your toys with a friend. Eating snacks from your lunchbox. Watching birds fly away from a tree. Spending money to buy a small toy.

TermDefinitionExample Word ProblemA short story that asks a math question. It uses words instead of just numbers.There are 5 ducks 🦆. 2 ducks swim away. How many ducks are left? SubtractionTaking away one number from another to find out how much is left. It means to 'minus'.Taking 2 cookies from a group of 6 cookies. Minus Sign (-)This little line tells us to subtract. We say 'minus' or 'take away'.In 5 - 2, the minus sign is between the 5 and the 2. Equals Sign (=)This sign means 'is the same as'. It shows what the answer is.In 5 - 2 = 3, the equals sign shows the answer is 3. Subtraction SentenceA math sentence that uses numbers, a minus sign, and an equals sign to show subtraction.8 - 3 = 5 is a complete subtraction sentence. DifferenceThe answe...

The Subtraction Sentence Structure Starting\ Number - Number\ Taken\ Away = Number\ Left Always start with the biggest number. Then, subtract the part that goes away. The answer is what is left. Order Matters Rule Big\ Number - Small\ Number = Answer In Grade 1 subtraction, we always put the bigger number first in our sentence. You can't take 5 away from 2!