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Subtracting within 20 word problems worksheets.

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Subtracting within 20 word problems

Grade 1 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 37154

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  1. 1.Diya has 11 books. Diya gives away 6. How many books does Diya have left?
  2. 2.Ravi has 13 balloons. Ravi gives away 10. How many balloons does Ravi have left?
  3. 3.A box holds 6 cards. 5 are red. How many cards are not red?
  4. 4.A box holds 9 coins. 3 are red. How many coins are not red?
  5. 5.Arjun has 16 stickers. Arjun gives away 5. How many stickers does Arjun have left?
  6. 6.Ravi has 12 laddoos. Ravi gives away 3. How many laddoos does Ravi have left?
  7. 7.A box holds 6 mangoes. 5 are red. How many mangoes are not red?
  8. 8.A box holds 6 coins. 3 are red. How many coins are not red?
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Subtracting within 20 word problems

Grade 1 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 37154

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  1. 9.Imran has 15 marbles. Imran gives away 5. How many marbles does Imran have left?
  2. 10.A box holds 10 laddoos. 2 are red. How many laddoos are not red?
  3. 11.Asha has 16 pencils. Asha gives away 8. How many pencils does Asha have left?
  4. 12.Asha has 14 coins. Asha gives away 10. How many coins does Asha have left?
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About subtracting within 20 word problems worksheets

Reading a short story and taking away to find what is left. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 1 (Year 2, Class 1) (ages 6–7) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.

Teaching tip

Words such as left, gives away and not mean taking away. Start with the whole and take the part away.

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  • Easy: A box holds 7 stickers. 2 are red. How many stickers are not red? ___
  • Medium: A box holds 6 coins. 2 are red. How many coins are not red? ___
  • Challenge: Imran has 9 pencils. Imran gives away 5. How many pencils does Imran have left? ___

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What grade are subtracting within 20 word problems worksheets for?

Subtracting within 20 word problems is usually taught around Grade 1 (Year 2, Class 1), for ages 6–7. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.

Do these subtracting within 20 word problems worksheets include an answer key?

Yes. Press Download PDF with the answer key switched on and the last page lists every answer. Turn the key off for a clean student copy.

Can I make a new worksheet with different questions?

Yes. Press New worksheet for a fresh set of questions. Each sheet has a sheet number printed on it; open this page with the same level, question count and number to get exactly the same sheet again.

How do I help a child who finds subtracting within 20 word problems hard?

Words such as left, gives away and not mean taking away. Start with the whole and take the part away. Start with the easy level, and practise a few minutes every day rather than one long session.

How do I explain borrowing in subtraction?

When the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit, take one from the next column to the left and add ten to the digit you are working on. Using base-ten blocks helps children see why this works.

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