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Linking Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

  • Updated

    Updated:  11 Jun 2023

Explore the relationship between addition and subtraction with a fact family worksheet.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Curriculum

  • VC2M3A01

    Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction as inverse operations, apply to partition numbers and find unknown values in number sentences <ul> <li>partitioning numbers using materials, part-part-whole diagrams or bar models, and recording addition and subtraction facts for each representation, explaining how each fact is connected to the materials, diagrams or models (for example, 16 + 8 = 24, 24 − 8 = 16, 8 = 24 − 16)</li> <li>using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to find unknown values with a calculator or by counting on; for example, representing the problem ‘Peter had some money and then spent $375. Now he has $158 left. How much did Peter have to start with?’ as □ − $375 = $158 and solving the problem using $375 + $158 = $533; or solving 27 + □ = 63 using subtraction, □ = 63 – 27, or by counting on 27, 37, 47, 57, 60, 63, so add 3 tens and 6 ones, so □ = 36</li> <li>exploring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ stories and dances that show the connection between addition and subtraction, representing this as a number sentence and discussing how this conveys important information about balance in processes on Country/Place</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Linking Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

  • Updated

    Updated:  11 Jun 2023

Explore the relationship between addition and subtraction with a fact family worksheet.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Explore the relationship between addition and subtraction with a fact family worksheet.

Subtraction Strategies Worksheet: Think Addition to Subtract

In addition to individual student work time, use this worksheet as a:

  • Maths centre activity
  • Post-lesson exit ticket
  • Homework assignment
  • Whole-class review (via smartboard)

Got fast finishers? Students who need a challenge can pair up and create their own equations for each other to solve. They could use larger numbers if they wish.

Students who need extra support can use manipulatives to count on for the addition equation and then remove them to model the subtraction equation.

How Do Addition Facts Help You Subtract?

Addition facts can be helpful in subtraction because addition and subtraction are inverse operations. In other words, they “undo” each other. You can use addition facts to solve subtraction problems by understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Let’s take an example: Suppose you have the subtraction problem: 7 – 3 = ?

To solve this, you can use an addition fact that you already know. In this case, you can use the fact that 3 + 4 = 7. By recognising that 3 + 4 is equivalent to 7, you can reframe the subtraction problem as follows:

7 – 3 = 4.

By utilizing addition facts, you can break down subtraction problems into smaller, more manageable parts and solve them more easily. It’s a useful strategy, especially when dealing with larger numbers or more complex calculations.

Before You Download

This worksheet is best used as independent practise as part of your subtraction lesson.

Students will solve subtraction equations using a related addition fact.

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. An answer key is also included with this download.

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