KINDERGARTEN SUBTRACTION

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of taking one quantity away from another.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a number from itself?

Back

The result is always zero.

Front

If you have 5 apples and you give away 2, how many apples do you have left?

Back

You have 3 apples left.

Front

What is the term for the number being subtracted in a subtraction problem?

Back

The term is called the 'subtrahend'.

Front

What is the term for the number from which another number is subtracted?

Back

The term is called the 'minuend'.

Front

In the equation 8 - 3 = ?, what is the minuend?

Back

The minuend is 8.

Front

In the equation 10 - 4 = ?, what is the subtrahend?

Back

The subtrahend is 4.

Front

What is the difference in the equation 6 - 2 = ?

Back

The difference is 4.

Front

How can you represent subtraction using objects?

Back

You can represent subtraction by physically removing objects from a group.

Front

What is a common real-life example of subtraction?

Back

A common example is when you count how many items you have after giving some away.