Subtraction Wednesday

Warm Up:

• Can you remember any of the different words that mean the same as subtraction?

• Watch this video to practise reading and spelling your numbers. You could try and write them down if you would like to.

Main Task:

• Write down your subtraction sums in your jotter and then answer them.

• Remember to put the big number in your pocket and count back the small number using your fingers, or use a number line, to help you.

Primary 1	Primary 2
7 – 0 =	24 – 10 =
9 – 2 =	14 – 2 =
4 – 3 =	19 – 3 =
8 – 8 =	10 – 10 =
5 – 3 =	14 – 5 =
4 – 1 =	11 – 0 =
7 – 3 =	7 – 4 =
6 – 2 =	45 – 10 =

Extra Challenge: 

• Can you make up your own subtraction sums for someone else to answer?

• Remember to be the teacher and mark their work afterwards!

Game to Support Learning:

• Click on the – train: Mental Maths Train