K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.
Subtraction word problems - up to 20
Subtraction stories are about taking away or finding how many are left.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Lesson 20 of 186
Concept
Use subtraction when amount decreases.
Clue words: - left - fewer - take away - how many more
Example: There were 14 cookies. 5 were eaten. How many are left? 14 - 5 = 9.
Try it
Solve: 1. 17 balloons. 6 pop. How many left? 2. 12 fish in a tank. 4 are moved. How many remain? 3. You have 15 points. You lose 7. How many now? 4. Write a subtraction story with answer 8.