Match Subtraction - Class 1 Maths Worksheet
Practise take-away subtraction using footballs, cones and jerseys from the kit bag.
Learning Objective
Subtract one single-digit number from another within 10 using everyday objects.
Skills Practised
- Subtraction within 10
- Counting back
- Word problems
Preview Questions
Q1. A kit bag had 5 footballs, but 2 were left at home. How many footballs came to practice?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Q2. There were 8 players warming up. 3 of them went to get water. How many players are still warming up?
Q3. The coach had 6 cones for a drill and used 4 of them. How many cones are left?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Note for Parents & Teachers
Encourage your child to cross out pictures or objects one at a time while subtracting.
Match Subtraction
A kit bag had 5 footballs, but 2 were left at home. How many footballs came to practice?
Answer: 3 - 5 - 2 = 3 footballs.
There were 8 players warming up. 3 of them went to get water. How many players are still warming up?
Answer:
Answer: 5 - 8 - 3 = 5 players.
The coach had 6 cones for a drill and used 4 of them. How many cones are left?
Answer: 2 - 6 - 4 = 2 cones.
Of 7 minutes of stoppage time planned, only 5 minutes were actually needed. How many minutes were not used?
Answer:
Answer: 2 - 7 - 5 = 2 minutes.
There were 9 jerseys in the kit bag. The coach gave out 5 of them. How many jerseys are left in the bag?
Answer: 4 - 9 - 5 = 4 jerseys.