Subtraction: Foundations to 10 for 1st Grade Math
This unit introduces subtraction as taking away and comparing. Students will link subtraction to addition and solve word problems within 10.
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.
Subtraction (Comparing)
Students will explore subtraction as finding the difference between two groups or how many more/fewer there are.
Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10
Students will understand the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction within 10, connecting number bonds to fact families.
Subtraction Word Problems within 10
Students will solve simple subtraction word problems within 10, recognizing both 'take away' and 'compare' situations.
Frequently asked questions
What will students learn in Subtraction: Foundations to 10?
Subtraction: Foundations to 10 helps students build 1st Grade math understanding through connected skills and short lessons. This unit includes skills such as Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10.
What skills are included in this 1st Grade Math unit?
This unit includes skills such as Understanding Subtraction (Take-Away), Subtraction (Comparing), Relating Addition and Subtraction within 10, Subtraction Word Problems within 10. The unit is broken into 4 skills and 6 lesson steps so students can practice one idea at a time.
How can my child practice Subtraction: Foundations to 10 online?
Besparq pairs this unit with short explanations, practice steps, and feedback. Students can move through the lesson path and practice questions tied to each skill.
How does Sparq support this Math unit?
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