Subtracting by Tens – Multiples of 10 Worksheet

Students subtract multiples of ten, then choose one equation to explain with words or a drawing.
Grades
Grades 1–2, Elementary
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jul 11, 2021

Subject
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Subtraction, Counting, Early Math
Topic
Skip Counting, Subtraction
Resource types
Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Answer key
Included
Standards
1.NBT.C.6

Product description

From the author

This Subtracting by Tens Worksheet is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students practice subtracting multiples of ten. This worksheet can help students better understand how to solve subtraction equations.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Subtract one multiple of ten from another

  • Use counting-by-tens patterns to find a difference

  • Explain a subtraction strategy with words or a drawing

Teaching tips

  • Represent one equation as groups of ten before calculating symbolically.

  • Compare counting back, related addition, and base-ten drawing strategies during review.

Skills covered

  • Decade subtraction — tens are treated as countable units.

  • Strategy communication — a solution method is represented openly.

  • Pattern transfer — skip-counting knowledge supports subtraction.

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

Is there an explanation task as well as calculation?

Yes. After nine subtraction equations, students choose one and explain their method through writing or pictures. An answer page is included.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 1.NBT.C.6

Core concepts

  • Subtracting tens

  • Multiples of ten

  • Math explanation

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