Grade 1 · Math · Lesson 10

Subtracting Small Numbers

Subtraction is the opposite of addition. Instead of putting groups together, we take away and find out how many are left!

What this lesson teaches

1Subtract small numbers by counting back from the starting number
2Use the number line to show subtraction as hops backward
3Write a correct subtraction sentence using −, =, and the difference

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