Subtraction and Patterns of One Less

A Grade 1 math worksheet focusing on subtraction concepts and identifying patterns of one less, using number lines and simple word problems.

Grade 1 Math SubtractionSubtraction StrategiesSubtraction and Patterns of One Less

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2 Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.D.8

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subtractionpatternsone lessgrade 1math

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work when asked.

1. When we subtract, the number gets .

2. One less than 8 is .

3. The pattern 10, 9, 8, 7 shows numbers getting by one.

Use the number line to solve the problem.

1. Start at 9. Move back 2 steps. What number do you land on?

2. What is 7 - 3? Show your jumps on the number line above.

1. Which number is one less than 5?

1. The number pattern 1, 2, 3, 4 shows 'one less' each time.

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False

Complete the 'one less' pattern:

1. 9, 8, 7, ,

2. 12, 11, , , 8

3. , 4, 3, 2, 1

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