Subtraction with Ten Frames
A Grade 3 math worksheet focusing on subtraction strategies using ten frames.
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Subtraction with Ten Frames
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Read each subtraction problem carefully. Use the ten frames to help you solve the problems. Cross out the dots to show subtraction.
1. Look at the ten frame. How many dots are there in total? If you take away 3 dots, how many are left?
Total dots:
Dots taken away: 3
Dots left:
2. There are 10 dots in the ten frame. If you take away 5 dots, how many are left?
Total dots:
Dots taken away: 5
Dots left:
3. The ten frame has 9 dots. If you take away 4 dots, how many are left?
Total dots:
Dots taken away: 4
Dots left:
4. Draw a ten frame to solve: 12 - 4 = ?
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5. Draw a ten frame to solve: 15 - 7 = ?
Answer:
6. Which subtraction problem is represented by the ten frame below if 6 dots are crossed out?
10 - 6 = 4
10 - 4 = 6
6 - 4 = 2
6 + 4 = 10
7. A ten frame can only be used for numbers up to 10.
True
False
8. Using a ten frame can help you visualize subtraction problems.
True
False