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Grade 1 Math — Taking away within 10

Take a small number away from 10 or less.

Name: ________________________

Before you start

Have a wander along the line. See how far each number sits from zero.

012345678910

Taking away walks you to the left, one step for every one you take.

  1. 1.10 - 7 = ?

  2. 2.9 - 4 = ?

  3. 3.Start at 10 and jump back 6. Tap where you land.

    Mark the line with an X.

    012345678910

  4. 4.8 - 6 = ?

  5. 5.Put these take aways in order, smallest answer first.

    • 10 - 2
    • 7 - 5
    • 8 - 3
    • 9 - 8

  6. 6.Start at 8 and jump back 3. Tap where you land.

    Mark the line with an X.

    012345678910

  7. 7.Match each take away to its answer.

    • 9 - 2
    • 8 - 3
    • 7 - 1
    • 6 - 4
    • 2
    • 6
    • 7
    • 5

  8. 8.5 - 5 = ?

Answer key — Grade 1 Math — Taking away within 10

  1. 1. 3
  2. 2. 5
  3. 3. 4
  4. 4. 2
  5. 5. 1. 9 - 8 2. 7 - 5 3. 8 - 3 4. 10 - 2
  6. 6. 5
  7. 7. 9 - 2 → 7; 8 - 3 → 5; 7 - 1 → 6; 6 - 4 → 2
  8. 8. 0