Subtraction resources

Students answer questions that ask them to add and subtract several numbers.

Students use a number line to show how to solve whole number subtraction problems.

Students work out the number of covered counters on a 10 x 10 array.

Students complete addition and subtraction story problems using the vertical algorithm.

Student solve addition problems where the missing value is located in different positions. This may mean that students transform the problem into a subtraction one. Students reflect on the easiest and hardest problems, and explain their choice.

Students perform addition, subtraction and division calculations based on numbers of coloured jelly beans.

Students answer questions that involve adding, and subtracting several numbers.

For this NEMP task students calculate ratios, fractions, and percentages of numbers to solve problems involving numbers of blue and yellow bears. A sheet of coloured bears is provided.

Students perform calculations using the times taken to carry out a range of fitness activities.

Students calculate the cost of several cans of soft drinks, the maximum number bought for a given cost, and the change given after buying several cans.

For this NEMP task students perform a range of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations using whole numbers and decimal amounts of money.

Students work out the change from $10 for a number of purchases.

Students multiply, add, and subtract expressions with negative numbers.

Students solve subtraction maths problems and show their strategy for working it out.

Students work out the extra amounts of ingredients needed for a recipe and complete a table of results.

Students identify fractions that are greater than one, explain their reasoning and identify how far from one some fractions are.

For this NEMP task students use addition and subtraction operations in calculations involving fractions.

Students solve addition and subtraction problems involving fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators.

Students add and subtract fractions to work out fractions of food.

Students use given sums, differences, and products to identify factors in each basic fact.

Students calculate how price changes affect a purchase.

Using information given in pictures students write four word problems using the operation set out in each instruction.

Students answer addition and subtraction questions about attendance at an art show.

Students interpret a work schedule to answer questions about starting, finishing, and the total number of hours worked.

Students use addition and subtraction to calculate temperatures over periods of time.