Word Problems in Subtraction

Subtraction Word problems

Subtraction Rules

1. Bigger on the bottom? You Borrow!
2. Go Next Door, Borrow 10 More!
3. More on Top? No Need to Stop!
4. Number's the same? Zero's the Game!

Common Subtraction Words!!!

Keywords???

What is the Key word in this problem that lets us know we will subtract?

Multiple Choice

What do we do with key numbers?

• Circle

• Underline

• Box

• Eliminate

Multiple Select

What strategies help us solve Subtraction word problems?

• Number Line

• Strip Diagram

• Vertical Subtraction

• Guessing

Multiple Choice

Copy and solve the following problem using CUBES

• 11

• 21

• 74

• 12

Multiple Choice

Copy and solve the following problem using CUBES in your notebook.

• 99

• 35

• 54

• 32

Multiple Choice

Copy and solve the following problem, don't forget to eliminate!!!

• 65

• 86

• 21

• 0