Subtraction Stories
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Hello Mathematicians! In today's lesson, you will practice writing a subtraction sentence that matches the story provided. Let's review what we know about subtraction.
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Back
Subtraction problems have their own language.
Back
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Let's learn about calculators
What is a Calculator?
Back
A calculator is a tool to help you do math equations using buttons for the numbers and for mathematical operations. Some math operation examples would be addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division!
Let's practice using a calculator! We are going to calculate 7-4. To begin, click the 7 on the calculator to the right!
What is a Calculator?
Back
Perfect! To begin using a calculator we need to enter the first number of the number sentence. Now, what would we type into the calculator next for our number sentence 7-4? Hint: What kind of math operation are we trying to solve?
What is a Calculator?
Back
7 -
Excellent! We need to tell the calculator what math operation it needs to calculate. Now, what number do we enter next? How many are we taking away in the number sentence 7-4?
What is a Calculator?
Back
7 - 4
Good work! Now that the calculator knows what it is solving click the "=" sign to continue!
What is a Calculator?
7 - 4 = 3
You got it! You entered the number sentence correctly and the calculator gave us the correct answer. 7 - 4 leaves us with 3.
Normally a calculator would give you the answer but in this activity you are going to do the thinking and solve the problem yourself.
Continue
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In this problem we started with 5 (the minuend), took away 2 (the subtrahend), and that left us with an answer of 3 (the difference).
2 frogs hop away
There are 5 frogs
Now there are 3 frogs left!
Continue
Back
Type in the minuend, subtraction sign, subtrahend, equals sign, and the difference.
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Once everything is correctly answered you will be moved to the next question.
For this activty, you are going to create a number sentence using a calculator.
10
Back
Press the "5" button to begin!
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 -
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 - 2
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 - 2 =
Hint
Great work! 5 - 2 = 3 is the full number sentence and you entered all of those pieces into the calculator correctly! Now, let's begin the activity.
5 - 2 = 3
Back
Continue
There are 9 frogs sitting on a log. 3 frogs jump into the pond. Drag frogs into the pond to see how many are left on the log. Then, create a number sentence to show this equation.
9 - 3 = 6
Continue
9 - 3
9 -
9 - 3 =
Back
Hint
Great work! When we start with 9 frogs, and 3 of them leave, we have 6 frogs remaining! This makes the number sentence 9-3=6.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 - 3 = 6
Next
Back
15 - 7 = 8
Continue
The school had 15 balls on the playground. 7 balls rolled under the fence and were lost. How many balls are still on the playground? Roll the balls under the fence to see how many are left. Then, create a number sentence to show this equation.
15 - 7 =
15
15 - 7
15 -
Hint
Back
Great work! When we start with 15 balls, and 7 of them are lost, we have 8 balls remaining! This makes the number sentence 15 - 7 = 8.
Back
15 - 7 = 8
Next
There were 12 dog bones in a basket. A puppy buried 5 of them in the yard. How many bones are left in the basket? Drag the bones into the hole to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
12 - 5 = 7
Continue
12 -
12
12 - 5
12 - 5 =
Continue
Hint
Back
Great work! When we start with 12 dog bones, and 5 of them lost, we have 5 bones remaining! This makes the number sentence 12 - 5 = 7.
Next
Back
12 - 5 = 7
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
18 - 6 = 12
Continue
18
18 - 6
18 -
18 - 6 =
18 - 6 = 1
Hint
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Great work! When we start with 18 balloons, and 6 of them are lost, we have 12 balloons remaining! This makes the number sentence 18 - 6 = 12.
Finish
Back
Great work! You completed the activity!
Back
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
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Transcript
Subtraction Stories
Start
NOTE: Click the "Continue" button to move to the next page or you can click the "Back" button to go to the previous page
Hello Mathematicians! In today's lesson, you will practice writing a subtraction sentence that matches the story provided. Let's review what we know about subtraction.
Continue
Back
Subtraction problems have their own language.
Back
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Let's learn about calculators
What is a Calculator?
Back
A calculator is a tool to help you do math equations using buttons for the numbers and for mathematical operations. Some math operation examples would be addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division!
Let's practice using a calculator! We are going to calculate 7-4. To begin, click the 7 on the calculator to the right!
What is a Calculator?
Back
Perfect! To begin using a calculator we need to enter the first number of the number sentence. Now, what would we type into the calculator next for our number sentence 7-4? Hint: What kind of math operation are we trying to solve?
What is a Calculator?
Back
7 -
Excellent! We need to tell the calculator what math operation it needs to calculate. Now, what number do we enter next? How many are we taking away in the number sentence 7-4?
What is a Calculator?
Back
7 - 4
Good work! Now that the calculator knows what it is solving click the "=" sign to continue!
What is a Calculator?
7 - 4 = 3
You got it! You entered the number sentence correctly and the calculator gave us the correct answer. 7 - 4 leaves us with 3.
Normally a calculator would give you the answer but in this activity you are going to do the thinking and solve the problem yourself.
Continue
Back
In this problem we started with 5 (the minuend), took away 2 (the subtrahend), and that left us with an answer of 3 (the difference).
2 frogs hop away
There are 5 frogs
Now there are 3 frogs left!
Continue
Back
Type in the minuend, subtraction sign, subtrahend, equals sign, and the difference.
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Once everything is correctly answered you will be moved to the next question.
For this activty, you are going to create a number sentence using a calculator.
10
Back
Press the "5" button to begin!
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 -
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 - 2
Hint
Let's try one! Type this number sentence into the calculator below: 5 - 2 = 3.
Back
5 - 2 =
Hint
Great work! 5 - 2 = 3 is the full number sentence and you entered all of those pieces into the calculator correctly! Now, let's begin the activity.
5 - 2 = 3
Back
Continue
There are 9 frogs sitting on a log. 3 frogs jump into the pond. Drag frogs into the pond to see how many are left on the log. Then, create a number sentence to show this equation.
9 - 3 = 6
Continue
9 - 3
9 -
9 - 3 =
Back
Hint
Great work! When we start with 9 frogs, and 3 of them leave, we have 6 frogs remaining! This makes the number sentence 9-3=6.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 - 3 = 6
Next
Back
15 - 7 = 8
Continue
The school had 15 balls on the playground. 7 balls rolled under the fence and were lost. How many balls are still on the playground? Roll the balls under the fence to see how many are left. Then, create a number sentence to show this equation.
15 - 7 =
15
15 - 7
15 -
Hint
Back
Great work! When we start with 15 balls, and 7 of them are lost, we have 8 balls remaining! This makes the number sentence 15 - 7 = 8.
Back
15 - 7 = 8
Next
There were 12 dog bones in a basket. A puppy buried 5 of them in the yard. How many bones are left in the basket? Drag the bones into the hole to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
12 - 5 = 7
Continue
12 -
12
12 - 5
12 - 5 =
Continue
Hint
Back
Great work! When we start with 12 dog bones, and 5 of them lost, we have 5 bones remaining! This makes the number sentence 12 - 5 = 7.
Next
Back
12 - 5 = 7
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Hint
Ella had 18 balloons. 6 balloons floated away. How many balloons does she still have? Click or tap the balloons to see how many are left. Create a number sentence to show this equation.
18 - 6 = 12
Continue
18
18 - 6
18 -
18 - 6 =
18 - 6 = 1
Hint
Back
Balloons lost: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Great work! When we start with 18 balloons, and 6 of them are lost, we have 12 balloons remaining! This makes the number sentence 18 - 6 = 12.
Finish
Back
Great work! You completed the activity!
Back
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
Not Quite
Ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the problem: 1. How many did we start with? (Minuend) 2. How many went away? (Subtrahend) 3. How many are left? (Difference) 4. How can we show that with numbers?
(Minuend)
(Subtrahend)
(Difference)
10
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.
The Parts of a Number Sentence
10
Difference: This is how many are left after the equation is calculated.
Subtrahend: This is the number being subtracted.
Minuend: This is the big number in a subtraction problem.