Teaching Resource

Number Matching Puzzle - Subtraction

PDF | 12 pages|Grades: 1 - 6

A hands-on game to play when learning about subtracting numbers.

Print a class set of puzzles to use during numeracy activities. Keep all the addition puzzle pieces together in one bag.

Students use their knowledge of subtraction and numbers to complete the puzzles correctly.

Download includes a high and low colour version.

For more ideas about how to use this resource read our blog 10 Ways to Arrange Students for Group Work.

NSW Curriculum alignment

MA1-5NA
AdditionandSubtraction - uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers
In Mathematics Stage 1 Number and Algebra
MA2-5NA
AdditionandSubtraction - uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers
In Mathematics Stage 2 Numbers and Algebra

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCMNA089
Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
In Mathematics Level 1 Number and Algebra
VCMNA106
Explore the connection between addition and subtraction
In Mathematics Level 2 Number and Algebra
VCMNA107
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies
In Mathematics Level 2 Number and Algebra
VCMNA132
Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction
In Mathematics Level 3 Number and Algebra

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACMNA015
Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
In Mathematics Year 1 Number and Algebra Number and place value
ACMNA029
Explore the connection between addition and subtraction
In Mathematics Year 2 Number and Algebra Number and place value
ACMNA030
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies
In Mathematics Year 2 Number and Algebra Number and place value
ACMNA054
Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction
In Mathematics Year 3 Number and Algebra Number and place value

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