Cogito
Grade 1 Math · Chapter 3 · Lesson 7
Taking Nothing and Taking All
Some subtractions you can answer without working.
10 problems · about 10 minutes · 1.OA.C.6
NameDate
Figure — use these to answer the problems
You had
Went away
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
4 problemsFrom “Fact Families”
You know 4 + 5 = 9. What is 9 − 4?
AnswerFrom “What Changed?”
9 − ? = 6
AnswerFrom “The Hidden Part”
Whole 9, one part 4. What is the other part?
AnswerFrom “Taking Away”
7 − 3 = ?
Answer
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
3 problems10 − 10 = ?
Answer4 − 0 = ?
Answer8 − 0 = ?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problem5 − 5 = ?
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problems9 − 8 = ?
AnswerThe Empty Plate
There are 6 biscuits. Nobody eats any. How many are left?
Answerbiscuits