K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.

Mixed Speed Practice: Subtract 2-Digit Numbers

⚡️ Blast through the worksheet! Prove that you are a subtraction master when no borrowing is required.

Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.

Lesson 66 of 186

Concept

You possess the strategies. Now it's just about raw speed and focus.

🎯 The Vertical Review Checklist: 1. Write it clearly: 42 - 20 horizontally on a test? Write it vertically on scratch paper. 2. Right side first: 2 - 0 = 2. 3. Left side next: 4 - 2 = 2. 4. Finished! Answer 22.

Don't let your brain panic when you see big numbers standing next to each other.

Try it

Lightning Round!

Instructions: Add these vertical problems up lightning fast! Start on the right!

Round 1: 7 6 - 3 2 -------- * Answer: ___

Round 2: 9 5 - 6 1 -------- * Answer: ___

Round 3: 8 8 - 4 4 -------- * Answer: ___

Round 4 (Tricky): 4 7 - 4 2 -------- * (Hint: The tens column is 4 - 4 = 0. You don't have to write a zero in the front of a number!) * Answer: ___