Subtracting - Picture and Instruction to Equation (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on developing subtraction skills by translating visual information into subtraction sentences. Students choose the correct subtraction expression based on an image portraying various shapes being added or removed. It challenges students to interpret visual cues and apply them to written mathematical operations, fostering both analytical thinking and basic arithmetic skills. The difficulty level indicated is Level 2, suggesting that this is aimed at beginners or young learners who are starting to understand subtraction concepts visually and numerically.

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Picture Numbers - Subtracting - Picture and Instruction to Equation Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Picture Numbers - Subtracting - Picture and Instruction to Equation (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Picture Numbers - Addition and Subtraction' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/picture_numbers_addition_subtraction_practice/
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Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 3 white squares.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
8 - 6
b
7 - 3
c
8 - 0
d
8 - 3
e
8 - 5
f
8 - 7
2
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 1 blue circle.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
6 - 1
b
2 - 2
c
2 - 4
d
3 - 1
e
2 - 5
f
2 - 1
3
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 2 red candies.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
5 - 6
b
5 - 2
c
9 - 2
d
5 - 1
e
8 - 2
f
5 - 5
4
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 3 blue circles.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
3 - 3
b
6 - 3
c
1 - 3
d
8 - 3
e
4 - 6
f
4 - 3
5
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 1 orange ice cream.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
3 - 1
b
2 - 3
c
4 - 1
d
2 - 1
e
2 - 2
6
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 1 white square.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
1 - 1
b
2 - 0
c
2 - 1
d
2 - 3
7
Choose the subtraction sentence for when you remove 2 blue circles.
An svg image showing a math problem
a
3 - 4
b
2 - 2
c
3 - 6
d
3 - 1
e
3 - 0
f
3 - 2