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Subtract shapes

Use original shape groups to model taking away, connect the action to a subtraction equation, and find a non-negative result.

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Start with the first group, take away the second amount, and write how many are left.

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Represent subtraction as removing part of a starting group and count how many remain.

Worked example

Five stars take away two stars leaves how many?

3

Cross out two of the five stars; count the three stars that remain, so 5 − 2 = 3.

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  • Physically cover or cross out the removed amount.
  • Use only non-negative differences; the activity contract must resolve selected pairs before rendering.

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Math SheetNameScore/ 6TeacherDateSubtract shapesCount the shapes that are not crossed out to find how many remain.1.Count the shapes that remain.-4 - 1 =2.Count the shapes that remain.-empty3 - 0 =3.Count the shapes that remain.-6 - 2 =4.Count the shapes that remain.-5 - 1 =5.Count the shapes that remain.-5 - 1 =6.Count the shapes that remain.-empty6 - 0 =math-sheet.comPage 1 / 1

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