Alternative formats for Subtraction

To be presented after child has been introduced to subtraction charts and to encourage pre algebraic thinking

Help your students understand different ways of reading and answering questions. A vital skill for algebraic thinking. 

16 questions for each set. 1 set per page.

No answers given.

Set 1: Solve 2nd addend

Set 2: Solve 1st addend

Set 3: ? = 8 – 4

Set 4: 6 = 8 - ?

Set 5: 6 = ? – 2

Set 6: Solve both addends

See all in this series

Alternative formats for addition

Alternative formats for multiplication

Alternative formats for division

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