Subtract by Making Tens

The video tutorial explains the concept of fact families of 10 and demonstrates the making ten strategy to simplify addition and subtraction problems. It uses visual aids like double 10 frames and number lines to illustrate how numbers can be decomposed to make calculations easier. The tutorial provides examples to show how these strategies can be applied to solve subtraction problems effectively.

What are the fact families of 10 mentioned in the text?

Explain how the Making Ten strategy can help in solving addition and subtraction problems.

What is the significance of knowing how many counters are in a row or an entire frame?

Describe the process of decomposing the number seven as mentioned in the text.

What does it mean to decompose a number, and how is it applied in the text?

In the example of solving 14 - 8, what steps are taken to make 10?

How can you use a number line to solve the problem 18 - 12?