1st Grade Math unit

1st Grade Subtraction: Foundations To 10 — Math

This unit introduces subtraction as taking away and comparing. Students will link subtraction to addition and solve word problems within 10. This 1st grade math unit includes 4 skills and 6 lesson steps. Skills include Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10.

Popular lessons in this unit

Take Away Objects to 10Write Subtraction Sentences from ModelsHow Many More / Fewer?Use Addition to Solve Subtraction to 10Take Away (Result Unknown) Word Problems to 10Comparison (Difference Unknown) Word Problems to 10
Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away)Subtraction (Comparing)Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10Subtraction Word Problems within 10
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Skills and lessons

Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away)

Students will use models to understand subtraction as 'taking away' a part from a whole to find the remaining part.

2 lessons

Subtraction (Comparing)

Students will explore subtraction as finding the difference between two groups or how many more/fewer there are.

1 lesson

Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10

Students will understand the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction within 10, connecting number bonds to fact families.

1 lesson

Subtraction Word Problems within 10

Students will solve simple subtraction word problems within 10, recognizing both 'take away' and 'compare' situations.

2 lessons

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What is subtraction: foundations to 10 in 1st grade math?

Subtraction: foundations to 10 is a core 1st grade math topic. Skills include Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10. Students practice with short lessons and instant feedback on Besparq.

What will students learn in this 1st Grade math unit?

This unit introduces subtraction as taking away and comparing. Students will link subtraction to addition and solve word problems within 10. This 1st grade math unit includes 4 skills and 6 lesson steps. Skills include Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10.

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What lessons are in this unit?

Skills include Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10. The unit has 6 lesson steps. Popular starting points include Take Away Objects to 10, Write Subtraction Sentences from Models, How Many More / Fewer?.