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Basic Subtraction Video - Level 1 This video covers basic subtraction. It shows simple examples and explains what subtraction is. Use the two page handout as an additional resource for students while they watch the video. The worksheet includes one page of basic practice and another with two Answer, Find, and Color Activities, which can also be used separately. NOTE: The video link below will take you to YouTube, where the video is being hosted.   Video      Basic Subtraction Worksheet     Preview Print Answers

Basic Subtraction - Level 1 This two page worksheet introduces subtraction. The first page is basic practice and the second page has two Answer, Find, and Color activities. Important note: These handouts were designed to go with the short basic subtraction video above which is currently located on YouTube, but can also be used alone. Preview Print Answers

Basic Subtraction Facts - Level 1 These one page worksheets cover basic subtraction facts up to 9. There are three different versions to help students master mental subtraction. Version A Print Answers Version B Print Answers Version C Print Answers Preview

Basic Subtraction - Level 2 These one page worksheets subtract single digit numbers from two digit numbers. It continues the idea of crossing out numbers (take away) for simple subtraction. There are three different versions. Version A Print Answers Version B Print Answers Version C Print Answers Preview

Relating Subtraction to Addition Level 1 These two page worksheets introduce addition and subtraction families, and help students see the relationship between the two operations. There are two different versions. Version A Print Answers Version B Print Answers Preview

Relating Subtraction to Addition Level 2 This two page worksheet uses addition and subtraction families to help students see the relationship between the two operations. Key concept: Subtraction is addition backwards. Preview Print Answers

Subtraction - Level 1 These two page worksheets introduce subtraction of larger numbers. It uses two digit subtraction to help students understand the basic concept. There are two different versions (with and without borrowing). Key concept: The process is the same no matter how big the numbers are. Version A - Without Borrowing Preview Print Answers Version B - With Borrowing Preview Print Answers

Subtraction - Level 2 These two page worksheets continue subtraction of larger numbers. It uses three and four digit subtraction to help students practice. There are two different versions (with and without borrowing). Student misunderstanding: On page 2 make sure students are properly lining up the digits. Version A - Without Borrowing Preview Print Answers Version B - With Borrowing Preview Print Answers

Subtraction - Level 3 This two page worksheet covers advanced subtraction. Students should already understand the basics and know how to borrow more than once in a problem. Student misunderstanding: Lots of students get confused when they have to borrow from zero. Just remember, "go next door and ask for more," to change the zero to ten. Preview Print Answers

Multiple Digit Subtraction - Art Level 3 This one page art worksheet reviews multiple digit subtraction with borrowing. Students answer the problems, and then find and shade in the square that matches each answer. Helpful idea: Students can use different colors to create more interesting balloons. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade The Basics These one page, art worksheets review the four basic operations of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). The drawing is the same but the questions and answers are different for each level. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Adding and Subtracting Decimals These one page worksheets cover adding and subtracting decimals. Each worksheet includes basic practice and an Answer, Find, and Shade Activity. Important note: These handouts are designed to go with a short Adding and Subtracting Decimals Video which is currently located on YouTube, but can also be used alone. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers