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Subtraction Within 10 With Pictures

25 questions

1st - 2nd Grade

Mathematics

Subtraction Within 10 With Pictures is a Grade 1–2 mathematics worksheet that helps students solve basic subtraction equations using quantities within 10. The 25 multiple-choice items include equations such as 9 − 2, 3 − 0, 8 − 8, and 10 − 3, along with true-or-false checks that reinforce whether an equation is correct. Picture support helps beginning learners connect taking away with the written subtraction symbol and answer choices. This free printable worksheet gives students repeated practice finding differences, recognizing that subtracting zero keeps a number unchanged, and identifying that subtracting a number from itself results in zero. It is useful for introducing subtraction, reinforcing fluency, or checking early understanding of subtraction facts within 10. Teachers receive a complete answer key for reviewing student work, discussing errors, and planning follow-up practice.

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Subtraction Within 10 With Pictures

Total questions: 25

Name
Class
Date
1.
9 - 2 =
a)
9
b)
3
c)
18
d)
7
2.
3-0=
a)
30
b)
0
c)
3
d)
4
3.
3 - 1 =
a)
2
b)
4
c)
1
d)
5
4.
7 - 4 =
a)
2
b)
11
c)
3
d)
5
5.
6 - 3 =
a)
4
b)
9
c)
3
d)
2
6.
8 - 8 =
a)
64
b)
16
c)
2
d)
0
7.
7-5=
a)
7
b)
5
c)
2
d)
3
8.
5 - 3 =
a)
1
b)
3
c)
2
d)
0
9.
10 - 3 =
a)
4
b)
13
c)
7
d)
12
10.
8-7=
a)
1
b)
2
c)
15
d)
0
11.
9 - 2 =
a)
9
b)
3
c)
18
d)
7
12.
4-2=
a)
6
b)
2
c)
10
d)
4
13.
8 - 8 = 0
a)
True
b)
False
14.
8-4
a)
4
b)
8
c)
3
d)
5
15.
10-3= 7
a)
True
b)
False
16.
8-3=
a)
5
b)
6
17.
1-1=
a)
2
b)
0
18.
5-1=
a)

4

b)
6
c)
1
d)
2
19.
3-1=
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
20.
6-2=
a)
4
b)
3
21.
10-7=
a)
3
b)
10
c)
7
d)
6
22.
9 - 6 = ?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
23.
9-3=
a)
6
b)
3
c)
5
d)
3
24.
5-4=
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
25.
6-1=
a)
7
b)
6
c)
5
d)
4
Answer Key

Subtraction Within 10 With Pictures

Total questions: 25

1.
d) 7
2.
c) 3
3.
a) 2
4.
c) 3
5.
c) 3
6.
d) 0
7.
c) 2
8.
c) 2
9.
c) 7
10.
a) 1
11.
d) 7
12.
b) 2
13.
a) True
14.
a) 4
15.
a) True
16.
a) 5
17.
b) 0
18.
a)

4

19.
b) 2
20.
a) 4
21.
a) 3
22.
b) 3
23.
a) 6
24.
a) 1
25.
c) 5

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What does the Subtraction Within 10 With Pictures worksheet cover?

This worksheet builds fluency with subtraction facts within 10 through 25 multiple-choice items, including picture-supported equations and true-or-false statements. Students find differences such as 7 − 4 and 10 − 3, while also practicing special cases such as 3 − 0 = 3 and 8 − 8 = 0.

How can I use this worksheet to teach subtraction within 10?

Begin with concrete objects or the worksheet pictures to model taking away from a group, then connect each action to an equation such as 6 − 3. Have students explain why the answer changes when objects are removed and why 3 − 0 remains 3. Use the true-or-false items as discussion prompts, asking students to prove or correct statements such as 10 − 3 = 7.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this subtraction worksheet?

Students may choose addition-like answers, such as 18 for 9 − 2 or 9 for 6 − 3, instead of finding the amount left after taking away. Watch for confusion in zero cases: 3 − 0 equals 3, while 8 − 8 equals 0. Students may also select a familiar number from the equation rather than calculate the difference, especially in the multiple-choice and true-or-false items.

How do I assign and grade this subtraction worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 25 items. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade responses efficiently. The PDF option also supports classrooms that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate the picture-supported subtraction worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the subtraction equations and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the picture-supported prompts and subtraction items.

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