England · Year 1 · Ages 5–6 · Maths

Subtraction Within 20

Read, write and interpret subtraction statements and solve one-step problems within 20.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can take away and find how many are left.

Key words

subtracttake awayminusleftdifference
Quick practice

Try these first

  1. Take away: 10 - 3 = __.
  2. Take away: 17 - 5 = __.
  3. Missing number: 12 - __ = 8.
Checked practice

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Take away

10 - 3 = __.

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Take away

17 - 5 = __.

Missing number

12 - __ = 8.

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. 7
  • 2. 12
  • 3. 4
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