Understanding Subtraction Stories

What is the main concept behind 'some and some went away' stories?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

If you start with four eggs and give two to a neighbor, how many eggs do you have left?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

In the example where one egg breaks, how many eggs remain if you started with two?

• Three

• Zero

• One

• Two

If you have seven eggs and use three for breakfast, how many are left?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What activity does Mrs. Lawson encourage students to do with subtraction stories?

• Draw them

• Ignore them

• Act them out

• Write them down