Subtraction Strategies Quiz

What is the first step when using a number line to subtract 23 from 45?

• Make a jump of 10

• Make a jump of 20

• Make a jump of 5

• Make a jump of 3

When using the standard algorithm, what do you do if the digit in the ones place is smaller than the digit you are subtracting?

• Ignore the tens place

• Subtract directly

• Borrow from the tens place

• Add 10 to the ones place

In the standard algorithm, what is the result of subtracting 7 from 11?

• 5

• 3

• 6

• 4

How many sets of 10 are subtracted from 51 when using a number line to subtract 27?

• One set

• Two sets

• Four sets

• Three sets

What is the benefit of using both a number line and the standard algorithm for subtraction?

• It provides multiple ways to verify the answer

• It is more fun

• It is easier to understand

• It makes subtraction faster