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Sub-TRACT Thaaaaat 😃


Sub-TRACT Thaaaaat 😃

Subtraction can be very hard for students especially once they move into regrouping. As I stated in  my previous blogs it is important to make sure that your students understanding the basic content of the topic before moving on to other elements that are associated with the material.


During an observation for another class I watched a few students struggle with the topic of subtraction. One student said " I just can't get this ! I wish this was easier for me" Immediately , the teacher Mr. Matt came over to the student and said "Let's see how we can break this down for you." - Breaking down the topic /content is the best formula towards helping students expand their knowledge on a topic they are struggling with.

Grade Level : 2nd Grade
 Content: Subtraction 

Common Core Standards :

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5
Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Below are a couple of worksheets :

This worksheet has simple subtraction problems for students to solve and then has a question at the end for the students to solve.


Below are two worksheets that incorporate a fun element of coloring and solving a riddle while also practicing the basics of subtraction. I feel it is important to have worksheets that allow students to use their brains to think about a topic in more than one light. 



Reflection:  As i reflect on the topic of subtraction , I realize that I need to go back to my drawing board and be a master of subtraction myself. I know how to subtract simple numbers however , I need to sharpen my skills when it comes to regrouping. I took time while I was doing my personal learning path on subtraction to look at different videos and other resources that break this content down even further. The purpose of doing this was to remember what I know but also figure out how I can improve in my furture methods of teaching and helping student grasp this material as well.  I would defiantly use manipulates in the beginning of my lesson on how to subtract but find other methods to help students learn how to subtract. 

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