Subtracting - Picture to Equation (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on developing subtraction skills through the use of visual aids, labeled as "Picture Numbers - Subtracting - Picture to Equation". In each problem, students are shown images with varying quantities of shapes and are asked to select the correct subtraction sentence that corresponds to the number of specific shapes depicted. The choices range from simple single-digit subtractions to those involving zero and subtraction leading to negative numbers. This method integrates visual learning strategies to enhance understanding of subtraction concepts.

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Picture Numbers - Subtracting - Picture to Equation Worksheet

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Picture Numbers - Subtracting - Picture to Equation
1
Choose the subtraction sentence for the blue circles?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
2 - 5
b
2 - 1
c
1 - 1
d
2 - 0
e
3 - 1
f
4 - 1
2
Choose the subtraction sentence for the orange apples?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
3 - 1
b
2 - 3
c
2 - 1
d
5 - 1
e
4 - 1
f
2 - 4
3
Choose the subtraction sentence for the blue circles?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
4 - 2
b
4 - 1
c
0 - 1
d
4 - 4
e
1 - 1
f
3 - 1
4
Choose the subtraction sentence for the orange oranges?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
4 - 1
b
4 - 4
c
8 - 1
d
4 - 2
e
4 - 3
f
3 - 1
5
Choose the subtraction sentence for the orange donuts?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
7 - 4
b
1 - 4
c
6 - 4
d
6 - 0
e
6 - 3
6
Choose the subtraction sentence for the orange ice creams?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
7 - 5
b
8 - 4
c
7 - 4
d
11 - 4
e
7 - 1
f
7 - 7
7
Choose the subtraction sentence for the blue circles?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
2 - 4
b
2 - 1
c
2 - 5
d
2 - 3
e
4 - 1
8
Choose the subtraction sentence for the orange donuts?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
8 - 1
b
8 - 2
c
8 - 3
d
8 - 5
e
6 - 1
f
3 - 1