Subtraction resources

Students find the biggest and smallest numbers from a list of positive and negative numbers. They add, subtract and multiply using these numbers.

This task is about subtracting with different parts of the equation missing.

Different selections are made from a canteen menu that will cost a given amount. An extension activity is given that asks for all possible combinations to be found.

Students calculate the changes to an account balance after two withdrawals and a deposit.

Students use number lines to show how to solve whole number addition and subtraction problems.

Students answer questions involving adding and subtracting fractions of food.

Students answer questions involving adding and subtracting fractions of food.

Students work out how much time some bus trips take.

Students use addition and subtraction to calculate the changing balance in a students back account.

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

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

Students answer questions involving adding and subtracting fractions of cake.

Students display their knowledge of algorithms by filling in missing digits for some computations.

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

Students use number properties to solve problems without calculating.

Students show how they perform an addition and a subtraction problem, and write their own subtraction story problem.

Students explain why a range of students' answers to a maths problem are incorrect.

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 select the answer for two subtraction problems, select which one they thought was easier, and explain their reasons for this.

Students estimate a subtraction problem, share their methods, discuss the rounding one number method, and then do more problems by rounding one number.

Students use addition and subtraction to work out costs related to the purchase of grocery items.

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

Students complete subtraction equations by selecting from a range of numbers.

Students give answers to addition and subtraction basic facts problems.

Students calculate how price changes affect a purchase.