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Intro to Subtraction

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Intro to Subtraction
K1st2ndMath
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Summary

Learn about solving subtraction problems by drawing pictures, using objects, and using the connection between addition & subtraction.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to Subtraction:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to subtraction first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to subtraction outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what intro to subtraction means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.