Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Subtraction word problems - up to 18

Subtraction word problems - up to 18

What you'll learn

  • Identify the proportional relationships in a word problem by correctly setting up at least 4 out of 5 ratios that represent the given information.
  • Solve proportion word problems using cross-multiplication or equivalent fractions, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a worksheet containing 10 problems.
  • Explain, in writing, the steps taken to solve a proportion word problem, including justification for each step, with a minimum of 3 complete sentences and accurate mathematical reasoning.
  • Apply proportional reasoning to solve real-world word problems involving scaling, rates, and ratios, demonstrating the ability to choose the correct units and interpret the solution in context in at least 3 out of 4 problems.

Tutorial Preview

1

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A farm has 18 animals. 11 are sheep. The rest are goats. How many are goats?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
There are 8 birds on a wire. 3 fly away. How many birds are left?
0.3
1.5
2.8
3.11
Easy
You have 9 cookies. You eat 4. How many cookies are left?
0.4
1.5
2.9
3.13
Easy
Leo has 7 apples. Kim has 5 apples. How many more apples does Leo have?
0.2
1.5
2.7
3.12

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Subtraction word problems - up to 18 is a Grade 6 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

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You'll be able to: Identify the proportional relationships in a word problem by correctly setting up at least 4 out of 5 ratios that represent the given information; Solve proportion word problems using cross-multiplication or equivalent….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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