Subtraction within 10

Take a part away from the total — subtraction tells what is left

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About This Practice

Subtraction means taking a part away from the total. Some dots in a row are crossed out — those crossed out are exactly the part taken away. Look at the picture, work out how many are left, and tap the keypad to answer. Seeing subtraction as “taking away” builds number sense far better than memorizing facts.

Some dots in the row are crossed out: those are the ones taken away. Look at the picture, work out how many are left, and tap the number keypad. Correct answers make the equation glow.

EasyEstimated Time: 8minsubtractiontake awaywithin 10pictures

How to Play

  1. Count all the dots in the row first — that is the total.
  2. Count the crossed-out dots: this is the part taken away.
  3. Think it through: the total minus the taken-away part leaves how many?
  4. Tap the number keypad to answer — a correct answer makes the equation glow.
  5. If it turns red, go back to the picture and count again.

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