Subtraction Problems - 3-piece puzzles

Subtraction Problems - 3-piece puzzles

Students will match subtraction word problems to visual representations of the problem as well as the matching number sentence. They will use the mental strategy of counting back.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to add and subtract numbers within 20, using a variety of strategies, e.g. counting on, counting back, partitioning, subitising and part-part whole knowledge of numbers to 10 and to use the language of 'plus' and 'minus' in story problems.
  • We are learning to model problems involving addition and subtraction, including simple whole-dollar money problems, in practical role-play situations.
  • We are learning to use a range of strategies, to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.

Curriculum alignment

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

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