Mental Subtraction Strategies - Student Reference Card

Mental Subtraction Strategies - Student Reference Card

This student reference card has been designed to support students when solving subtraction problems. This resource complements the Year 2 Mental Subtractions Strategies unit and allows students to refer to the six commonly used strategies. 

- Make Ten
- Use Ten
- Take Ten
- Jump Strategy 
- Inverse Strategy

The pertinent concepts of each strategy have been included so that all six can be seen on the one page. These are a useful tool for any class working on subtraction problems.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to recall addition facts to 20 and apply to related subtraction facts using a range of strategies.
  • We are learning to use a range of mental and written strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.

Curriculum alignment

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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